| 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 | $100.62 | 9.800% | $110.4808 | $110.48 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.75 | 8.842% | $99.8625 | $99.86 | $99.85 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.58 | 3.659% | $5.7842 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.52 | 8.859% | $226.9928 | $226.99 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.99 | 3.330% | $139.4852 | $139.49 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.32 | 11.729% | $46.1664 | $46.17 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.64 | 11.278% | $239.9599 | $239.96 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.42 | $868.7318 | $868.73 | $868.75 | $868.90 | |