| 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 | $89.72 | 7.342% | $96.3072 | $96.31 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.82 | 10.165% | $61.4941 | $61.49 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.32 | 7.771% | $76.8623 | $76.86 | $76.85 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.35 | 8.856% | $51.5433 | $51.54 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.97 | 12.393% | $158.4404 | $158.44 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.41 | 10.577% | $149.7323 | $149.73 | $149.75 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.25 | 4.765% | $254.8409 | $254.84 | $254.85 | $254.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.84 | $849.2205 | $849.21 | $849.25 | $849.10 | |