| 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 | $102.28 | 5.142% | $107.5392 | $107.54 | $107.55 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.39 | 5.611% | $170.4456 | $170.45 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.33 | 8.701% | $237.3269 | $237.33 | $237.35 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.54 | 5.482% | $148.2444 | $148.24 | $148.25 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.64 | 10.423% | $32.7294 | $32.73 | $32.75 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.95 | 10.248% | $114.6028 | $114.60 | $114.60 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.55 | 9.737% | $67.5431 | $67.54 | $67.55 | $67.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.68 | $878.4314 | $878.43 | $878.50 | $878.20 | |