| 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 | $99.63 | 8.515% | $108.1135 | $108.11 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.26 | 11.612% | $87.3476 | $87.35 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.66 | 10.198% | $204.5936 | $204.59 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.54 | 5.110% | $8.9764 | $8.98 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.77 | 12.285% | $210.8375 | $210.84 | $210.85 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.48 | 9.540% | $58.582 | $58.58 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.97 | 9.608% | $229.0478 | $229.05 | $229.05 | $229.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.31 | $907.4984 | $907.50 | $907.55 | $907.40 | |