| 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 | $100.89 | 8.488% | $109.4535 | $109.45 | $109.45 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.27 | 4.255% | $251.536 | $251.54 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.60 | 10.663% | $86.9811 | $86.98 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.85 | 7.607% | $74.0874 | $74.09 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.69 | 13.704% | $232.7407 | $232.74 | $232.75 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.62 | 9.387% | $92.5633 | $92.56 | $92.55 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.37 | 11.780% | $17.1806 | $17.18 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.29 | $864.5426 | $864.54 | $864.60 | $864.60 | |