| 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 | $76.50 | 9.213% | $83.5479 | $83.55 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.87 | 11.422% | $100.135 | $100.14 | $100.15 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.39 | 5.262% | $9.8841 | $9.88 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.43 | 9.482% | $36.5998 | $36.60 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.81 | 8.645% | $55.2025 | $55.20 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.36 | 3.629% | $102.9658 | $102.97 | $102.95 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.39 | 10.334% | $161.5179 | $161.52 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $505.75 | $549.8530 | $549.86 | $549.85 | $549.80 | |