| 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 | $96.40 | 3.478% | $99.7528 | $99.75 | $99.75 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.57 | 5.325% | $171.2269 | $171.23 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.48 | 5.198% | $180.3935 | $180.39 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.58 | 11.274% | $213.1787 | $213.18 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.41 | 9.419% | $87.9838 | $87.98 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.45 | 5.277% | $187.8668 | $187.87 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.60 | 11.297% | $147.5798 | $147.58 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.49 | $1,087.9823 | $1,087.98 | $1,088.05 | $1,088.10 | |