| 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 | $99.33 | 5.120% | $104.4157 | $104.42 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.66 | 3.473% | $29.6554 | $29.66 | $29.65 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.94 | 10.791% | $177.1991 | $177.20 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.40 | 13.714% | $12.9634 | $12.96 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.40 | 12.268% | $57.7058 | $57.71 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.70 | 9.400% | $80.6278 | $80.63 | $80.65 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.26 | 8.513% | $37.1766 | $37.18 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $458.69 | $499.7438 | $499.76 | $499.75 | $499.80 | |