| 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 | $100.74 | 7.247% | $108.0406 | $108.04 | $108.05 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.44 | 8.527% | $51.4852 | $51.49 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.87 | 10.562% | $99.3621 | $99.36 | $99.35 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.56 | 4.496% | $221.0717 | $221.07 | $221.05 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.38 | 9.454% | $271.8618 | $271.86 | $271.85 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.54 | 3.816% | $16.133 | $16.13 | $16.15 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.33 | 8.262% | $159.5024 | $159.50 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.86 | $927.4568 | $927.45 | $927.45 | $927.50 | |