| 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 | $100.84 | 9.500% | $110.4198 | $110.42 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.95 | 5.822% | $53.9163 | $53.92 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.50 | 11.159% | $17.2296 | $17.23 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.38 | 9.147% | $84.4579 | $84.46 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.26 | 9.171% | $164.0403 | $164.04 | $164.05 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.68 | 13.160% | $250.8531 | $250.85 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.55 | 4.225% | $176.7135 | $176.71 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.16 | $857.6305 | $857.63 | $857.60 | $857.60 | |