| 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 | $101.46 | 8.673% | $110.2596 | $110.26 | $110.25 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.46 | 8.317% | $77.4033 | $77.40 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.95 | 9.654% | $55.8687 | $55.87 | $55.85 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.39 | 3.514% | $183.6235 | $183.62 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.56 | 8.605% | $45.1362 | $45.14 | $45.15 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.72 | 9.411% | $32.5169 | $32.52 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.54 | 13.769% | $84.8034 | $84.80 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.08 | $589.6116 | $589.61 | $589.55 | $589.60 | |