| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $100.92 | 5.579% | $106.5503 | $106.55 | $106.55 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.37 | 5.600% | $102.8227 | $102.82 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.31 | 6.471% | $261.184 | $261.18 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.84 | 3.287% | $112.4176 | $112.42 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.95 | 11.507% | $212.9226 | $212.92 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.92 | 9.294% | $31.6078 | $31.61 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.44 | 4.632% | $189.8443 | $189.84 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.75 | $1,017.3493 | $1,017.34 | $1,017.30 | $1,017.30 | |