| 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 | $99.55 | 6.125% | $105.6474 | $105.65 | $105.65 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.74 | 13.270% | $21.2268 | $21.23 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.64 | 9.126% | $7.246 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.44 | 3.722% | $200.6398 | $200.64 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.51 | 12.176% | $9.5462 | $9.55 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.98 | 13.509% | $116.8916 | $116.89 | $116.90 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.53 | 8.759% | $31.0289 | $31.03 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $458.39 | $492.2267 | $492.24 | $492.30 | $492.00 | |