| 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 | $98.79 | 5.498% | $104.2215 | $104.22 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.91 | 8.675% | $216.1654 | $216.17 | $216.15 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.91 | 9.495% | $102.8268 | $102.83 | $102.85 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.78 | 11.231% | $171.051 | $171.05 | $171.05 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.73 | 8.330% | $208.7844 | $208.78 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.63 | 10.536% | $86.9145 | $86.91 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.41 | 3.730% | $189.2139 | $189.21 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $999.16 | $1,079.1775 | $1,079.17 | $1,079.15 | $1,079.20 | |