| 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 | $93.75 | 6.408% | $99.7575 | $99.76 | $99.75 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.55 | 13.496% | $47.1576 | $47.16 | $47.15 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.49 | 11.475% | $9.4642 | $9.46 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.28 | 13.124% | $84.0285 | $84.03 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.68 | 10.144% | $162.6607 | $162.66 | $162.65 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.63 | 5.559% | $22.8324 | $22.83 | $22.85 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.31 | 12.629% | $161.4086 | $161.41 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $530.69 | $587.3095 | $587.31 | $587.30 | $587.40 | |