| 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 | $99.84 | 4.665% | $104.4975 | $104.50 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.61 | 12.310% | $102.8872 | $102.89 | $102.90 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.83 | 7.283% | $16.9829 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.54 | 4.669% | $9.9854 | $9.99 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.38 | 9.237% | $95.4513 | $95.45 | $95.45 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.72 | 8.787% | $50.8253 | $50.83 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.97 | 9.107% | $106.8921 | $106.89 | $106.90 | $106.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $448.89 | $487.5217 | $487.53 | $487.60 | $487.60 | |