| 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 | $97.92 | 5.523% | $103.3281 | $103.33 | $103.35 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.40 | 8.681% | $86.2927 | $86.29 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.77 | 13.421% | $147.1864 | $147.19 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.91 | 10.672% | $264.4065 | $264.41 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.65 | 6.375% | $168.7639 | $168.76 | $168.75 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.41 | 12.499% | $36.4609 | $36.46 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.51 | 11.805% | $189.5207 | $189.52 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.57 | $995.9592 | $995.96 | $995.95 | $996.00 | |