| 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 | $100.45 | 9.635% | $110.1284 | $110.13 | $110.15 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.56 | 12.411% | $179.363 | $179.36 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.42 | 13.832% | $115.4484 | $115.45 | $115.45 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.84 | 11.552% | $68.9838 | $68.98 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.96 | 3.344% | $55.7644 | $55.76 | $55.75 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.79 | 4.106% | $58.0807 | $58.08 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.34 | 10.548% | $263.4801 | $263.48 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.36 | $851.2488 | $851.24 | $851.30 | $851.30 | |