| 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 | $96.29 | 4.833% | $100.9437 | $100.94 | $100.95 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.52 | 5.687% | $239.4022 | $239.40 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.47 | 9.276% | $8.1629 | $8.16 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.46 | 11.589% | $262.7475 | $262.75 | $262.75 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.32 | 7.704% | $186.6726 | $186.67 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.54 | 4.859% | $167.292 | $167.29 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.65 | 5.774% | $121.2699 | $121.27 | $121.25 | $121.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.25 | $1,086.4908 | $1,086.48 | $1,086.45 | $1,086.50 | |