| 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 | $110.65 | 8.668% | $120.2411 | $120.24 | $120.25 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.32 | 10.462% | $106.397 | $106.40 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.29 | 6.707% | $217.9917 | $217.99 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.33 | 12.635% | $256.0531 | $256.05 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.89 | 8.459% | $16.1495 | $16.15 | $16.15 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.72 | 11.849% | $84.6921 | $84.69 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.96 | 9.703% | $110.7561 | $110.76 | $110.75 | $110.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.16 | $912.2806 | $912.28 | $912.30 | $912.30 | |