| 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 | $90.27 | 10.542% | $99.7863 | $99.79 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.45 | 10.582% | $127.6669 | $127.67 | $127.65 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.78 | 13.437% | $195.9964 | $196.00 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.51 | 12.370% | $145.5304 | $145.53 | $145.55 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.35 | 5.245% | $30.8894 | $30.89 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.62 | 4.813% | $6.9386 | $6.94 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.97 | 13.780% | $255.9709 | $255.97 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.95 | $862.7789 | $862.79 | $862.80 | $862.80 | |