| 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 | $100.42 | 8.500% | $108.9557 | $108.96 | $108.95 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.39 | 6.628% | $110.2427 | $110.24 | $110.25 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.85 | 10.723% | $45.2303 | $45.23 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.50 | 12.546% | $243.6621 | $243.66 | $243.65 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.43 | 13.825% | $17.5632 | $17.56 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.53 | 6.461% | $67.6347 | $67.63 | $67.65 | $67.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.79 | 5.783% | $32.5706 | $32.57 | $32.55 | $32.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $570.91 | $625.8593 | $625.85 | $625.85 | $625.90 | |