| 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 | $86.72 | 13.508% | $98.4341 | $98.43 | $98.45 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.72 | 3.417% | $10.0521 | $10.05 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.49 | 3.263% | $64.529 | $64.53 | $64.55 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.81 | 10.171% | $9.7061 | $9.71 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.90 | 5.840% | $68.6902 | $68.69 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.69 | 9.605% | $65.4232 | $65.42 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.35 | 13.527% | $172.9584 | $172.96 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $444.68 | $489.7931 | $489.79 | $489.80 | $489.80 | |