| 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 | $101.79 | 8.468% | $110.4096 | $110.41 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.34 | 12.635% | $90.491 | $90.49 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.77 | 10.670% | $45.1202 | $45.12 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.43 | 13.533% | $16.3828 | $16.38 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.93 | 7.754% | $80.7401 | $80.74 | $80.75 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.29 | 3.182% | $254.1269 | $254.13 | $254.15 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.79 | 5.369% | $219.9999 | $220.00 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.34 | $817.2705 | $817.27 | $817.30 | $817.20 | |