| 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 | $100.72 | 8.578% | $109.3598 | $109.36 | $109.35 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.86 | 5.792% | $194.5092 | $194.51 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.74 | 3.587% | $163.3981 | $163.40 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.33 | 13.110% | $25.2575 | $25.26 | $25.25 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.75 | 4.625% | $165.0459 | $165.05 | $165.05 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.75 | 4.561% | $13.3315 | $13.33 | $13.35 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.36 | 6.274% | $194.864 | $194.86 | $194.85 | $194.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.51 | $865.7660 | $865.77 | $865.75 | $865.80 | |