| 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 | $100.50 | 8.501% | $109.0435 | $109.04 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.51 | 4.746% | $26.7207 | $26.72 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.36 | 5.197% | $25.626 | $25.63 | $25.65 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.41 | 10.191% | $14.7766 | $14.78 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.51 | 10.847% | $269.9235 | $269.92 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.46 | 3.579% | $219.0282 | $219.03 | $219.05 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.74 | 5.121% | $225.7368 | $225.74 | $225.75 | $225.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.49 | $890.8553 | $890.86 | $890.90 | $890.70 | |