| 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 | $99.88 | 8.571% | $108.4407 | $108.44 | $108.45 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.74 | 6.449% | $42.3028 | $42.30 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.87 | 13.829% | $167.1807 | $167.18 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.62 | 12.289% | $238.7489 | $238.75 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.71 | 11.853% | $145.0845 | $145.08 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.78 | 5.597% | $21.9431 | $21.94 | $21.95 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.93 | 9.558% | $85.3785 | $85.38 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.53 | $809.0792 | $809.07 | $809.15 | $809.00 | |