| 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 | $100.64 | 10.401% | $111.1076 | $111.11 | $111.10 | $111.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.29 | 5.180% | $99.1742 | $99.17 | $99.15 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.59 | 6.388% | $251.7034 | $251.70 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.76 | 12.345% | $86.236 | $86.24 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.97 | 3.870% | $61.2521 | $61.25 | $61.25 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.54 | 12.575% | $163.8417 | $163.84 | $163.85 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.67 | 6.228% | $182.3616 | $182.36 | $182.35 | $182.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.46 | $955.6766 | $955.67 | $955.65 | $955.70 | |