| 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 | $86.62 | 12.513% | $97.4588 | $97.46 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.83 | 5.395% | $65.1657 | $65.17 | $65.15 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.63 | 5.203% | $69.0447 | $69.04 | $69.05 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.32 | 13.827% | $216.6355 | $216.64 | $216.65 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.80 | 12.393% | $31.2453 | $31.25 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.30 | 7.731% | $198.5482 | $198.55 | $198.55 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.57 | 3.571% | $120.7327 | $120.73 | $120.75 | $120.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.07 | $798.8309 | $798.84 | $798.85 | $798.70 | |