| 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 | $85.40 | 11.502% | $95.2227 | $95.22 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.86 | 12.641% | $21.2441 | $21.24 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.46 | 9.560% | $7.0776 | $7.08 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.29 | 10.627% | $176.2177 | $176.22 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.30 | 8.764% | $160.2094 | $160.21 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.75 | 13.733% | $140.7446 | $140.74 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.27 | 10.254% | $12.4256 | $12.43 | $12.45 | $12.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.33 | $613.1417 | $613.14 | $613.15 | $613.00 | |