| 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 | $101.47 | 6.765% | $108.3344 | $108.33 | $108.35 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.62 | 9.783% | $87.4092 | $87.41 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.51 | 13.357% | $20.9824 | $20.98 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.99 | 8.518% | $53.163 | $53.16 | $53.15 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.45 | 10.405% | $40.2426 | $40.24 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.33 | 9.173% | $220.8897 | $220.89 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.62 | 9.765% | $79.7113 | $79.71 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $559.99 | $610.7326 | $610.72 | $610.75 | $610.70 | |