| 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 | $98.92 | 5.536% | $104.3962 | $104.40 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.56 | 12.688% | $144.8717 | $144.87 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.81 | 9.507% | $183.7637 | $183.76 | $183.75 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.33 | 3.797% | $140.4685 | $140.47 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.87 | 9.545% | $39.2938 | $39.29 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.49 | 11.118% | $160.5544 | $160.55 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.90 | 4.233% | $216.7004 | $216.70 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.88 | $990.0487 | $990.04 | $990.00 | $990.20 | |