| 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 | $96.29 | 3.715% | $99.8672 | $99.87 | $99.85 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.49 | 7.872% | $12.3945 | $12.39 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.69 | 6.250% | $230.2331 | $230.23 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.35 | 4.797% | $149.1785 | $149.18 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.34 | 4.125% | $110.7265 | $110.73 | $110.75 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.80 | 12.631% | $247.5629 | $247.56 | $247.55 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.44 | 4.509% | $126.9157 | $126.92 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.40 | $976.8784 | $976.88 | $976.90 | $976.90 | |