| 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 | $100.33 | 8.421% | $108.7788 | $108.78 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.30 | 6.776% | $51.5728 | $51.57 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.25 | 3.206% | $240.728 | $240.73 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.63 | 12.686% | $52.5455 | $52.55 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.82 | 4.276% | $186.4663 | $186.47 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.33 | 13.684% | $69.7224 | $69.72 | $69.70 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.46 | 11.302% | $148.5436 | $148.54 | $148.55 | $148.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.12 | $858.3574 | $858.36 | $858.35 | $858.30 | |