| 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 | $97.46 | 12.277% | $109.4252 | $109.43 | $109.45 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.80 | 13.291% | $9.9696 | $9.97 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.37 | 5.265% | $157.2343 | $157.23 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.37 | 3.379% | $59.3085 | $59.31 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.96 | 5.822% | $20.0639 | $20.06 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.82 | 8.434% | $38.8411 | $38.84 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.82 | 5.358% | $6.1318 | $6.13 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $373.60 | $400.9744 | $400.97 | $401.00 | $400.90 | |