| 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 | $102.51 | 6.800% | $109.4807 | $109.48 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.49 | 7.871% | $9.1582 | $9.16 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.70 | 12.743% | $211.6186 | $211.62 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.51 | 5.557% | $138.818 | $138.82 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.67 | 12.599% | $66.0618 | $66.06 | $66.05 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.92 | 12.582% | $13.4198 | $13.42 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.62 | 6.167% | $22.9533 | $22.95 | $22.95 | $23.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $522.42 | $571.5104 | $571.51 | $571.45 | $571.60 | |