| 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 | $94.35 | 5.321% | $99.3704 | $99.37 | $99.35 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.33 | 8.700% | $238.4117 | $238.41 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.67 | 8.869% | $250.0394 | $250.04 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.54 | 5.813% | $230.1856 | $230.19 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.27 | 10.296% | $173.4625 | $173.46 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.75 | 9.209% | $202.8557 | $202.86 | $202.85 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.57 | 3.669% | $164.3879 | $164.39 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,262.48 | $1,358.7132 | $1,358.72 | $1,358.70 | $1,358.80 | |