| 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 | $100.75 | 8.458% | $109.2714 | $109.27 | $109.25 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.30 | 6.149% | $74.6227 | $74.62 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.60 | 6.521% | $162.551 | $162.55 | $162.55 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.94 | 13.128% | $283.8834 | $283.88 | $283.90 | $283.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.79 | 6.439% | $115.795 | $115.80 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.41 | 11.757% | $225.0898 | $225.09 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.74 | 12.828% | $242.2868 | $242.29 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.53 | $1,213.5001 | $1,213.50 | $1,213.50 | $1,213.60 | |