| 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 | $100.38 | 8.757% | $109.1703 | $109.17 | $109.15 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.84 | 3.491% | $19.4977 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.91 | 11.106% | $13.2327 | $13.23 | $13.25 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.66 | 12.840% | $182.4171 | $182.42 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.50 | 11.688% | $197.1293 | $197.13 | $197.15 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.42 | 13.328% | $80.9389 | $80.94 | $80.95 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.89 | 7.410% | $29.9566 | $29.96 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $568.60 | $632.3426 | $632.35 | $632.35 | $632.30 | |