| 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 | $99.88 | 8.780% | $108.6495 | $108.65 | $108.65 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.26 | 6.817% | $77.186 | $77.19 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.95 | 5.736% | $61.274 | $61.27 | $61.25 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.93 | 12.450% | $31.4073 | $31.41 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.42 | 4.301% | $36.9434 | $36.94 | $36.95 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.80 | 13.846% | $209.2489 | $209.25 | $209.25 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.57 | 4.185% | $158.9551 | $158.96 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $629.81 | $683.6642 | $683.67 | $683.65 | $683.60 | |