| 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 | $89.40 | 11.292% | $99.495 | $99.50 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.96 | 6.700% | $42.6373 | $42.64 | $42.65 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.96 | 4.788% | $171.8104 | $171.81 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.37 | 5.141% | $252.7274 | $252.73 | $252.75 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.86 | 7.832% | $148.6572 | $148.66 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.78 | 7.173% | $129.4435 | $129.44 | $129.45 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.36 | 4.590% | $149.9402 | $149.94 | $149.95 | $149.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.69 | $994.7110 | $994.72 | $994.75 | $994.60 | |