| 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 | $100.93 | 7.438% | $108.4372 | $108.44 | $108.45 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.98 | 9.860% | $83.4716 | $83.47 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.72 | 13.674% | $16.7328 | $16.73 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.28 | 8.426% | $175.9537 | $175.95 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.42 | 9.537% | $28.9397 | $28.94 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.36 | 12.666% | $10.5455 | $10.55 | $10.55 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.36 | 8.343% | $135.8188 | $135.82 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $515.05 | $559.8993 | $559.90 | $559.90 | $559.80 | |