| 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 | $101.37 | 5.196% | $106.6372 | $106.64 | $106.65 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.40 | 9.630% | $87.0462 | $87.05 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.39 | 8.235% | $48.0455 | $48.05 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.58 | 13.284% | $253.2804 | $253.28 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.66 | 13.259% | $251.0499 | $251.05 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.78 | 9.369% | $86.1609 | $86.16 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.38 | 6.624% | $32.3924 | $32.39 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.56 | $864.6125 | $864.62 | $864.65 | $864.50 | |