| 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 | $100.96 | 9.625% | $110.6774 | $110.68 | $110.70 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.92 | 13.818% | $48.8507 | $48.85 | $48.85 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.40 | 3.137% | $17.9458 | $17.95 | $17.95 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.30 | 12.275% | $117.1028 | $117.10 | $117.10 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.39 | 4.498% | $38.0268 | $38.03 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.43 | 13.153% | $190.5836 | $190.58 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.97 | 4.650% | $52.2936 | $52.29 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $520.37 | $575.4807 | $575.48 | $575.55 | $575.50 | |