| 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 | $100.53 | 8.593% | $109.1685 | $109.17 | $109.15 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.71 | 5.813% | $86.4598 | $86.46 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.28 | 11.848% | $103.2133 | $103.21 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.35 | 13.803% | $18.6068 | $18.61 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.56 | 7.158% | $266.3519 | $266.35 | $266.35 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.40 | 5.391% | $81.5726 | $81.57 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.95 | 9.426% | $66.6951 | $66.70 | $66.70 | $66.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.78 | $732.0680 | $732.07 | $732.00 | $732.20 | |