| 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 | $100.67 | 8.332% | $109.0578 | $109.06 | $109.05 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.74 | 12.170% | $258.8211 | $258.82 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.71 | 12.355% | $198.5425 | $198.54 | $198.55 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.67 | 12.521% | $237.048 | $237.05 | $237.05 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.88 | 11.839% | $196.7024 | $196.70 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.40 | 13.377% | $69.6135 | $69.61 | $69.60 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.81 | 6.560% | $9.3879 | $9.39 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.88 | $1,079.1732 | $1,079.17 | $1,079.15 | $1,079.10 | |