| 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 | $100.37 | 9.862% | $110.2685 | $110.27 | $110.25 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.52 | 5.529% | $80.7508 | $80.75 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.79 | 9.799% | $168.8599 | $168.86 | $168.85 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.96 | 9.311% | $96.15 | $96.15 | $96.15 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.25 | 12.397% | $212.7113 | $212.71 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.53 | 5.728% | $257.4794 | $257.48 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.77 | 12.184% | $225.2318 | $225.23 | $225.25 | $225.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.19 | $1,151.4517 | $1,151.45 | $1,151.45 | $1,151.60 | |