| 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 | $94.71 | 4.550% | $99.0193 | $99.02 | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.37 | 5.330% | $44.6283 | $44.63 | $44.65 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.53 | 7.872% | $156.9861 | $156.99 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.97 | 5.530% | $22.1296 | $22.13 | $22.15 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.42 | 4.865% | $235.338 | $235.34 | $235.35 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.53 | 5.800% | $144.4487 | $144.45 | $144.45 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.75 | 12.280% | $159.1569 | $159.16 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.28 | $861.7069 | $861.72 | $861.75 | $861.60 | |