| 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 | $94.32 | 5.724% | $99.7189 | $99.72 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.66 | 8.127% | $215.8864 | $215.89 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.59 | 12.357% | $8.5279 | $8.53 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.68 | 12.734% | $147.3208 | $147.32 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.40 | 4.815% | $146.1121 | $146.11 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.80 | 6.654% | $79.7772 | $79.78 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.43 | 9.672% | $256.0073 | $256.01 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.88 | $953.3506 | $953.36 | $953.35 | $953.30 | |