| 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 | $100.92 | 8.125% | $109.1198 | $109.12 | $109.10 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.63 | 8.188% | $76.4132 | $76.41 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.94 | 5.838% | $123.767 | $123.77 | $123.75 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.88 | 8.767% | $252.2089 | $252.21 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.52 | 12.656% | $65.9263 | $65.93 | $65.95 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.72 | 9.608% | $229.8699 | $229.87 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.83 | 7.322% | $96.4074 | $96.41 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.44 | $953.7125 | $953.72 | $953.65 | $953.70 | |