| 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 | $86.37 | 11.303% | $96.1324 | $96.13 | $96.15 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.45 | 9.815% | $157.5296 | $157.53 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.93 | 11.357% | $175.8661 | $175.87 | $175.85 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.88 | 3.544% | $28.8681 | $28.87 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.26 | 9.652% | $147.2188 | $147.22 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.79 | 9.687% | $108.3598 | $108.36 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.49 | 10.776% | $242.0345 | $242.03 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.17 | $956.0093 | $956.01 | $956.00 | $956.00 | |