| 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 | $99.70 | 12.724% | $112.3858 | $112.39 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.86 | 5.195% | $223.9181 | $223.92 | $223.90 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.43 | 6.498% | $88.8513 | $88.85 | $88.85 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.89 | 5.513% | $67.4123 | $67.41 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.40 | 7.237% | $126.9686 | $126.97 | $126.95 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.33 | 12.519% | $162.3987 | $162.40 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.38 | 6.670% | $117.7423 | $117.74 | $117.75 | $117.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.99 | $899.6771 | $899.68 | $899.65 | $899.70 | |