| 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 | $6.57 | 8.601% | $7.1351 | $7.14 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.70 | 9.216% | $97.9668 | $97.97 | $97.95 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.49 | 9.420% | $179.985 | $179.99 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.90 | 8.443% | $109.419 | $109.42 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.85 | 5.359% | $263.2395 | $263.24 | $263.25 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.93 | 6.797% | $85.3628 | $85.36 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.44 | 8.669% | $156.9615 | $156.96 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.88 | $900.0697 | $900.08 | $900.05 | $900.10 | |