| 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 | $104.52 | 5.648% | $110.4233 | $110.42 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.78 | 4.598% | $38.4711 | $38.47 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.78 | 3.371% | $170.3347 | $170.33 | $170.35 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.32 | 9.846% | $138.7575 | $138.76 | $138.75 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.70 | 5.232% | $79.6606 | $79.66 | $79.65 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.78 | 6.660% | $207.7523 | $207.75 | $207.75 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.45 | 13.492% | $219.5503 | $219.55 | $219.55 | $219.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.33 | $964.9498 | $964.94 | $964.90 | $965.10 | |