| 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 | $100.86 | 4.274% | $105.1708 | $105.17 | $105.15 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.71 | 10.502% | $38.3552 | $38.36 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.75 | 12.679% | $35.7756 | $35.78 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.26 | 7.324% | $218.1468 | $218.15 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.66 | 6.540% | $131.7474 | $131.75 | $131.75 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.93 | 8.360% | $167.8821 | $167.88 | $167.90 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.41 | 5.138% | $260.1219 | $260.12 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.58 | $957.1998 | $957.21 | $957.20 | $957.20 | |