| 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 | $102.50 | 7.162% | $109.8411 | $109.84 | $109.85 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.57 | 4.677% | $15.2514 | $15.25 | $15.25 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.78 | 11.514% | $49.936 | $49.94 | $49.95 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.81 | 5.741% | $235.6015 | $235.60 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.52 | 8.353% | $197.7659 | $197.77 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.58 | 8.465% | $141.6336 | $141.63 | $141.65 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.85 | 5.285% | $90.3872 | $90.39 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.61 | $840.4167 | $840.42 | $840.45 | $840.40 | |