| 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 | $52.25 | 6.665% | $55.7325 | $55.73 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.27 | 3.415% | $99.5576 | $99.56 | $99.55 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.48 | 8.125% | $99.994 | $99.99 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.37 | 10.294% | $88.6433 | $88.64 | $88.65 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.34 | 9.541% | $200.8325 | $200.83 | $200.85 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.45 | 9.231% | $215.6766 | $215.68 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.82 | 8.750% | $58.5293 | $58.53 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.98 | $818.9658 | $818.96 | $819.05 | $818.90 | |