| 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 | $103.46 | 5.707% | $109.3645 | $109.36 | $109.35 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.46 | 12.716% | $176.3555 | $176.36 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.68 | 6.233% | $151.5732 | $151.57 | $151.55 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.33 | 3.435% | $192.7304 | $192.73 | $192.75 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.71 | 3.348% | $158.8562 | $158.86 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.50 | 11.491% | $107.5888 | $107.59 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.92 | 5.858% | $217.9828 | $217.98 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.06 | $1,114.4514 | $1,114.45 | $1,114.45 | $1,114.60 | |