| 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 | $95.61 | 4.510% | $99.922 | $99.92 | $99.90 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.35 | 13.155% | $178.0494 | $178.05 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.81 | 3.766% | $72.439 | $72.44 | $72.45 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.25 | 4.476% | $164.2885 | $164.29 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.25 | 10.128% | $259.0761 | $259.08 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.36 | 7.733% | $256.7924 | $256.79 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.56 | 6.310% | $259.9917 | $259.99 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.19 | $1,290.5591 | $1,290.56 | $1,290.60 | $1,290.50 | |