| 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 | $95.45 | 4.608% | $99.8483 | $99.85 | $99.85 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.94 | 6.460% | $170.2721 | $170.27 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.51 | 8.843% | $96.3369 | $96.34 | $96.35 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.63 | 8.586% | $60.4064 | $60.41 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.80 | 12.748% | $218.5056 | $218.51 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.76 | 11.259% | $8.6337 | $8.63 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.92 | 7.806% | $214.4477 | $214.45 | $214.45 | $214.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.01 | $868.4507 | $868.46 | $868.45 | $868.30 | |