| 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 | $100.71 | 9.458% | $110.2352 | $110.24 | $110.25 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.29 | 12.418% | $44.169 | $44.17 | $44.15 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.43 | 9.564% | $147.2869 | $147.29 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.67 | 6.208% | $253.4866 | $253.49 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.32 | 9.272% | $26.575 | $26.58 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.59 | 3.690% | $182.0693 | $182.07 | $182.05 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.53 | 5.517% | $193.6554 | $193.66 | $193.65 | $193.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.54 | $957.4774 | $957.50 | $957.50 | $957.60 | |