| 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 | $99.52 | 5.844% | $105.3359 | $105.34 | $105.35 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.53 | 12.719% | $54.7025 | $54.70 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.78 | 4.213% | $162.343 | $162.34 | $162.35 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.41 | 5.193% | $186.6229 | $186.62 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.76 | 4.178% | $29.9616 | $29.96 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.40 | 6.183% | $119.3497 | $119.35 | $119.35 | $119.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.31 | 8.447% | $169.5135 | $169.51 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.71 | $827.8291 | $827.82 | $827.80 | $827.70 | |