| 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 | $94.40 | 5.375% | $99.474 | $99.47 | $99.45 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.81 | 8.233% | $69.0635 | $69.06 | $69.05 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.74 | 9.248% | $189.8075 | $189.81 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.65 | 3.103% | $134.7041 | $134.70 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.44 | 7.797% | $12.332 | $12.33 | $12.35 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.76 | 3.812% | $127.4396 | $127.44 | $127.45 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.91 | 8.345% | $216.5925 | $216.59 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.71 | $849.4132 | $849.40 | $849.40 | $849.40 | |