| 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 | $99.75 | 8.675% | $108.4033 | $108.40 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.89 | 5.568% | $94.8951 | $94.90 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.27 | 9.432% | $92.2183 | $92.22 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.57 | 10.437% | $134.2583 | $134.26 | $134.25 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.65 | 5.800% | $112.8357 | $112.84 | $112.85 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.88 | 3.509% | $112.7006 | $112.70 | $112.70 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.89 | 4.121% | $199.7978 | $199.80 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.90 | $855.1091 | $855.12 | $855.10 | $855.10 | |