| 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 | $100.80 | 4.525% | $105.3612 | $105.36 | $105.35 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.33 | 7.445% | $116.3952 | $116.40 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.49 | 11.603% | $83.1331 | $83.13 | $83.15 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.74 | 13.191% | $282.6832 | $282.68 | $282.70 | $282.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.85 | 6.427% | $180.7663 | $180.77 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.44 | 6.541% | $202.8967 | $202.90 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.54 | 5.591% | $24.8561 | $24.86 | $24.85 | $24.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.19 | $996.0918 | $996.10 | $996.10 | $996.20 | |