| 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 | $103.37 | 5.863% | $109.4306 | $109.43 | $109.45 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.87 | 6.550% | $37.154 | $37.15 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.54 | 11.870% | $228.8189 | $228.82 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.66 | 6.491% | $117.8429 | $117.84 | $117.85 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.66 | 8.454% | $234.9764 | $234.98 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.28 | 8.387% | $51.2454 | $51.25 | $51.25 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.78 | 9.724% | $76.5654 | $76.57 | $76.55 | $76.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.16 | $856.0336 | $856.04 | $856.05 | $856.00 | |