| 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 | $99.80 | 8.235% | $108.0185 | $108.02 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.37 | 10.286% | $56.6539 | $56.65 | $56.65 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.51 | 5.665% | $18.5019 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.42 | 8.142% | $104.2705 | $104.27 | $104.25 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.46 | 8.516% | $214.2757 | $214.28 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.68 | 13.873% | $204.607 | $204.61 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.99 | 8.156% | $262.8083 | $262.81 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.23 | $969.1358 | $969.14 | $969.10 | $969.20 | |