| 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 | $100.71 | 8.607% | $109.3781 | $109.38 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.65 | 9.627% | $124.5911 | $124.59 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.36 | 12.867% | $9.4357 | $9.44 | $9.45 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.46 | 6.457% | $84.5907 | $84.59 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.56 | 7.791% | $242.0555 | $242.06 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.27 | 11.776% | $270.7997 | $270.80 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.67 | 9.452% | $11.6785 | $11.68 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.68 | $852.5293 | $852.54 | $852.60 | $852.60 | |