| 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 | $99.77 | 8.523% | $108.2734 | $108.27 | $108.25 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.25 | 12.692% | $44.2316 | $44.23 | $44.25 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.81 | 5.258% | $127.1622 | $127.16 | $127.15 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.79 | 10.669% | $19.688 | $19.69 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.38 | 5.140% | $15.1191 | $15.12 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.78 | 5.556% | $52.5458 | $52.55 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.95 | 3.109% | $207.1975 | $207.20 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.73 | $574.2176 | $574.22 | $574.20 | $574.20 | |