| 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 | $107.78 | 9.625% | $118.1538 | $118.15 | $118.15 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.64 | 8.138% | $77.4701 | $77.47 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.39 | 3.520% | $168.1061 | $168.11 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.54 | 10.168% | $233.0494 | $233.05 | $233.05 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.33 | 12.322% | $266.5738 | $266.57 | $266.55 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.56 | 8.502% | $17.9679 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.81 | 3.686% | $114.8945 | $114.89 | $114.90 | $114.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.05 | $996.2156 | $996.21 | $996.15 | $996.30 | |