| 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 | $100.78 | 8.610% | $109.4572 | $109.46 | $109.45 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.72 | 9.632% | $34.7753 | $34.78 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.88 | 13.673% | $278.3624 | $278.36 | $278.35 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.95 | 10.343% | $49.5992 | $49.60 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.98 | 3.655% | $15.5275 | $15.53 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.95 | 5.743% | $217.7777 | $217.78 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.61 | 5.486% | $233.7675 | $233.77 | $233.75 | $233.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.87 | $939.2668 | $939.28 | $939.30 | $939.40 | |