| 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 | $101.96 | 7.750% | $109.8619 | $109.86 | $109.85 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.57 | 8.250% | $231.1895 | $231.19 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.56 | 9.579% | $92.66 | $92.66 | $92.65 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.59 | 8.759% | $142.0284 | $142.03 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.78 | 11.670% | $156.0923 | $156.09 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.40 | 3.806% | $47.1279 | $47.13 | $47.15 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.97 | 13.171% | $95.0297 | $95.03 | $95.05 | $95.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.83 | $873.9897 | $873.99 | $874.05 | $874.00 | |