| 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 | $97.95 | 9.500% | $107.2553 | $107.26 | $107.25 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.85 | 9.697% | $84.3021 | $84.30 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.45 | 8.639% | $198.2119 | $198.21 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.63 | 12.168% | $277.7616 | $277.76 | $277.75 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.68 | 5.523% | $121.0138 | $121.01 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.51 | 6.675% | $38.947 | $38.95 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.53 | 9.226% | $26.7931 | $26.79 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.60 | $854.2848 | $854.28 | $854.25 | $854.30 | |