| 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 | $99.85 | 9.539% | $109.3747 | $109.37 | $109.35 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.76 | 5.790% | $86.4939 | $86.49 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.96 | 9.154% | $244.4613 | $244.46 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.59 | 3.287% | $160.7042 | $160.70 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.60 | 9.870% | $49.002 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.53 | 12.361% | $125.3162 | $125.32 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.98 | 10.679% | $95.1618 | $95.16 | $95.15 | $95.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.27 | $870.5141 | $870.50 | $870.45 | $870.60 | |