| 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 | $99.63 | 5.540% | $105.1495 | $105.15 | $105.15 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.94 | 4.559% | $73.1286 | $73.13 | $73.15 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.74 | 3.131% | $126.583 | $126.58 | $126.60 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.34 | 8.623% | $42.7323 | $42.73 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.48 | 13.116% | $43.527 | $43.53 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.56 | 12.494% | $138.9976 | $139.00 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.63 | 3.710% | $65.9907 | $65.99 | $66.00 | $66.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $557.32 | $596.1087 | $596.11 | $596.20 | $596.00 | |