| 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 | $95.73 | 5.354% | $100.8554 | $100.86 | $100.85 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.33 | 4.497% | $102.7519 | $102.75 | $102.75 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.43 | 12.759% | $168.4958 | $168.50 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.87 | 12.349% | $48.164 | $48.16 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.90 | 12.512% | $38.1416 | $38.14 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.36 | 8.639% | $97.0798 | $97.08 | $97.10 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.87 | 10.718% | $6.4991 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $515.49 | $561.9876 | $561.99 | $562.00 | $562.10 | |