| 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 | $96.99 | 10.820% | $107.4843 | $107.48 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.27 | 13.438% | $17.322 | $17.32 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.28 | 5.118% | $52.8533 | $52.85 | $52.85 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.66 | 10.534% | $97.9994 | $98.00 | $98.00 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.32 | 11.729% | $204.8216 | $204.82 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.73 | 5.345% | $74.5105 | $74.51 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.68 | 12.111% | $229.4688 | $229.47 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.93 | $784.4599 | $784.45 | $784.40 | $784.50 | |