| 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 | $102.25 | 7.255% | $109.6682 | $109.67 | $109.65 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.27 | 6.211% | $105.4357 | $105.44 | $105.45 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.97 | 9.874% | $259.2697 | $259.27 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.88 | 3.465% | $170.5931 | $170.59 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.28 | 3.107% | $18.848 | $18.85 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.62 | 4.865% | $58.3259 | $58.33 | $58.35 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.57 | 4.360% | $57.9929 | $57.99 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $731.84 | $780.1335 | $780.14 | $780.15 | $780.10 | |