| 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 | $95.26 | 5.488% | $100.4879 | $100.49 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.30 | 7.643% | $88.5902 | $88.59 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.26 | 9.326% | $19.9629 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.73 | 5.262% | $219.7134 | $219.71 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.94 | 12.660% | $181.315 | $181.32 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.45 | 5.510% | $136.5827 | $136.58 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.27 | 4.462% | $84.8963 | $84.90 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.21 | $831.5484 | $831.55 | $831.55 | $831.60 | |