| 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 | $99.86 | 9.867% | $109.7132 | $109.71 | $109.70 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.25 | 8.408% | $77.2407 | $77.24 | $77.25 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.57 | 7.633% | $229.8718 | $229.87 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.66 | 3.695% | $176.9659 | $176.97 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.66 | 5.204% | $77.4933 | $77.49 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.34 | 6.268% | $119.3815 | $119.38 | $119.40 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.49 | 3.414% | $249.7345 | $249.73 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.83 | $1,040.4009 | $1,040.39 | $1,040.40 | $1,040.40 | |