| 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 | $101.48 | 7.167% | $108.7531 | $108.75 | $108.75 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.30 | 8.738% | $51.4331 | $51.43 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.93 | 7.639% | $60.2025 | $60.20 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.60 | 9.692% | $26.9842 | $26.98 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.92 | 12.449% | $16.7774 | $16.78 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.50 | 4.264% | $164.2158 | $164.22 | $164.20 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.95 | 10.297% | $163.1844 | $163.18 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.68 | $591.5505 | $591.54 | $591.60 | $591.60 | |