| 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 | 9.585% | $110.4398 | $110.44 | $110.45 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.76 | 13.624% | $24.7246 | $24.72 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.26 | 7.655% | $215.5899 | $215.59 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.55 | 7.553% | $176.9785 | $176.98 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.79 | 10.294% | $110.0624 | $110.06 | $110.05 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.80 | 5.399% | $203.2093 | $203.21 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.52 | 11.352% | $18.3954 | $18.40 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.46 | $859.3999 | $859.40 | $859.40 | $859.40 | |