| 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 | $100.56 | 8.125% | $108.7305 | $108.73 | $108.75 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.89 | 11.429% | $13.2489 | $13.25 | $13.25 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.55 | 4.193% | $9.9504 | $9.95 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.69 | 9.369% | $54.3455 | $54.35 | $54.35 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.42 | 12.694% | $192.0531 | $192.05 | $192.05 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.34 | 11.873% | $153.6464 | $153.65 | $153.65 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.70 | 12.585% | $239.4683 | $239.47 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $692.15 | $771.4431 | $771.45 | $771.45 | $771.40 | |