| 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 | $108.99 | 8.384% | $118.1277 | $118.13 | $118.15 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.92 | 13.242% | $72.3843 | $72.38 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.58 | 8.402% | $72.1741 | $72.17 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.58 | 12.305% | $146.6479 | $146.65 | $146.65 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.39 | 6.665% | $236.1456 | $236.15 | $236.15 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.51 | 11.387% | $175.4457 | $175.45 | $175.45 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.76 | 13.194% | $68.7767 | $68.78 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.73 | $889.7020 | $889.71 | $889.75 | $889.60 | |