| 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 | $87.99 | 9.400% | $96.2611 | $96.26 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.31 | 11.358% | $20.3896 | $20.39 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.34 | 12.382% | $26.23 | $26.23 | $26.25 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.62 | 5.500% | $16.4791 | $16.48 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.82 | 13.757% | $57.8113 | $57.81 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.63 | 9.488% | $159.4474 | $159.45 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.30 | 9.607% | $59.5166 | $59.52 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $396.01 | $436.1351 | $436.14 | $436.15 | $436.10 | |