| 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 | $100.45 | 8.485% | $108.9732 | $108.97 | $108.95 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.30 | 4.324% | $28.4805 | $28.48 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.89 | 11.677% | $250.0336 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.92 | 12.406% | $116.8123 | $116.81 | $116.80 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.37 | 10.681% | $180.8195 | $180.82 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.45 | 4.543% | $47.5148 | $47.51 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.93 | 4.186% | $237.4711 | $237.47 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.31 | $970.1050 | $970.09 | $970.05 | $970.10 | |