| 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 | $99.95 | 9.167% | $109.1124 | $109.11 | $109.10 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.81 | 12.868% | $180.3744 | $180.37 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.78 | 4.675% | $185.0445 | $185.04 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.91 | 12.692% | $111.4637 | $111.46 | $111.45 | $111.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.32 | 12.142% | $5.966 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.71 | 7.564% | $263.2199 | $263.22 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.53 | 13.524% | $14.2246 | $14.22 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.01 | $869.4055 | $869.39 | $869.30 | $869.40 | |