| 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 | $88.29 | 12.619% | $99.4313 | $99.43 | $99.45 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.99 | 8.750% | $22.8266 | $22.83 | $22.85 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.25 | 9.667% | $34.2709 | $34.27 | $34.25 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.52 | 11.842% | $52.0289 | $52.03 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.31 | 11.489% | $157.5451 | $157.55 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.92 | 3.286% | $209.588 | $209.59 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.98 | 9.723% | $21.9227 | $21.92 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $551.26 | $597.6135 | $597.62 | $597.65 | $597.50 | |