| 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 | $100.77 | 9.498% | $110.3411 | $110.34 | $110.35 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.28 | 4.776% | $188.8902 | $188.89 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.38 | 13.400% | $35.5849 | $35.58 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.45 | 11.765% | $15.0324 | $15.03 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.50 | 12.305% | $267.8474 | $267.85 | $267.85 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.81 | 12.837% | $267.2093 | $267.21 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.61 | 10.476% | $254.7687 | $254.77 | $254.75 | $254.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.80 | $1,139.6740 | $1,139.67 | $1,139.70 | $1,139.60 | |