| 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 | $110.72 | 5.742% | $117.0775 | $117.08 | $117.10 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.71 | 5.258% | $50.2186 | $50.22 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.61 | 6.195% | $233.2148 | $233.21 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.83 | 5.741% | $20.9684 | $20.97 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.85 | 9.333% | $203.1954 | $203.20 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.56 | 11.638% | $166.9658 | $166.97 | $166.95 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.50 | 13.598% | $51.6871 | $51.69 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.78 | $843.3276 | $843.34 | $843.30 | $843.40 | |