| 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 | $100.25 | 9.550% | $109.8239 | $109.82 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.97 | 5.703% | $256.8266 | $256.83 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.98 | 6.874% | $14.941 | $14.94 | $14.95 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.26 | 12.738% | $16.0764 | $16.08 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.88 | 9.165% | $182.1746 | $182.17 | $182.15 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.98 | 5.732% | $229.4173 | $229.42 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.73 | 5.785% | $88.5738 | $88.57 | $88.55 | $88.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.05 | $897.8336 | $897.83 | $897.80 | $897.80 | |