| 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 | $100.72 | 4.503% | $105.2554 | $105.26 | $105.25 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.46 | 13.506% | $187.807 | $187.81 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.77 | 5.115% | $54.418 | $54.42 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.91 | 12.376% | $129.1313 | $129.13 | $129.15 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.88 | 7.645% | $35.3937 | $35.39 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.63 | 12.669% | $22.1169 | $22.12 | $22.10 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.59 | 4.640% | $24.6846 | $24.68 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $508.96 | $558.8069 | $558.81 | $558.80 | $558.80 | |