| 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 | $102.51 | 6.825% | $109.5063 | $109.51 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.49 | 7.592% | $98.4359 | $98.44 | $98.45 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.70 | 9.734% | $268.5191 | $268.52 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.42 | 3.679% | $15.9873 | $15.99 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.73 | 8.319% | $181.6835 | $181.68 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.98 | 10.459% | $47.4753 | $47.48 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.49 | 12.356% | $165.7139 | $165.71 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.32 | $887.3213 | $887.33 | $887.35 | $887.30 | |