| 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 | $101.85 | 7.395% | $109.3818 | $109.38 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.40 | 7.295% | $251.4995 | $251.50 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.74 | 5.716% | $114.9556 | $114.96 | $114.95 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.66 | 5.342% | $19.6568 | $19.66 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.99 | 10.452% | $76.2008 | $76.20 | $76.20 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.65 | 3.320% | $16.1696 | $16.17 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.41 | 12.441% | $7.2075 | $7.21 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $554.70 | $595.0716 | $595.08 | $595.05 | $595.20 | |