| 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 | $100.96 | 8.493% | $109.5345 | $109.53 | $109.55 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.64 | 6.192% | $54.8375 | $54.84 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.28 | 5.469% | $159.5535 | $159.55 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.43 | 3.691% | $140.4287 | $140.43 | $140.45 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.77 | 11.762% | $17.6249 | $17.62 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.43 | 7.305% | $93.8168 | $93.82 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.97 | 3.473% | $117.9282 | $117.93 | $117.95 | $117.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.48 | $693.7241 | $693.72 | $693.75 | $693.60 | |