| 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 | $100.44 | 5.308% | $105.7714 | $105.77 | $105.75 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.74 | 6.654% | $69.0478 | $69.05 | $69.05 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.97 | 8.720% | $68.461 | $68.46 | $68.45 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.48 | 12.255% | $51.0536 | $51.05 | $51.05 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.84 | 4.425% | $189.8864 | $189.89 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.30 | 13.809% | $273.483 | $273.48 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.83 | 3.712% | $146.0576 | $146.06 | $146.05 | $146.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.60 | $903.7608 | $903.76 | $903.75 | $903.90 | |