| 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 | $100.88 | 7.524% | $108.4702 | $108.47 | $108.45 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.37 | 9.574% | $181.2025 | $181.20 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.94 | 13.500% | $120.2419 | $120.24 | $120.25 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.89 | 11.795% | $177.6311 | $177.63 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.28 | 7.840% | $206.2764 | $206.28 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.73 | 8.754% | $66.0463 | $66.05 | $66.05 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.69 | 10.606% | $118.0055 | $118.01 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.78 | $977.8739 | $977.88 | $977.90 | $977.80 | |