| 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 | $100.72 | 8.597% | $109.3789 | $109.38 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.90 | 5.812% | $151.2053 | $151.21 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.46 | 10.473% | $75.6298 | $75.63 | $75.65 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.56 | 8.581% | $228.6282 | $228.63 | $228.65 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.92 | 5.841% | $183.0203 | $183.02 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.95 | 12.721% | $17.979 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.53 | 7.873% | $156.9876 | $156.99 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.04 | $922.8291 | $922.84 | $922.90 | $922.80 | |