| 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 | $99.78 | 9.750% | $109.5086 | $109.51 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.50 | 8.442% | $118.744 | $118.74 | $118.75 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.46 | 5.410% | $48.9735 | $48.97 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.27 | 3.770% | $175.6515 | $175.65 | $175.65 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.37 | 4.598% | $24.4446 | $24.44 | $24.45 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.77 | 4.483% | $156.4842 | $156.48 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.58 | 6.344% | $101.6436 | $101.64 | $101.65 | $101.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $693.73 | $735.4500 | $735.43 | $735.45 | $735.40 | |