| 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 | $101.65 | 9.753% | $111.5639 | $111.56 | $111.55 | $111.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.63 | 13.119% | $50.485 | $50.49 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.82 | 3.827% | $29.9229 | $29.92 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.74 | 7.213% | $253.8161 | $253.82 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.59 | 7.436% | $19.9724 | $19.97 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.77 | 5.708% | $237.5999 | $237.60 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.59 | 9.735% | $84.046 | $84.05 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $731.79 | $787.4062 | $787.41 | $787.35 | $787.40 | |