| 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 | $79.32 | 5.123% | $83.3836 | $83.38 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.25 | 3.197% | $167.4371 | $167.44 | $167.45 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.57 | 9.644% | $39.0004 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.94 | 9.724% | $110.7554 | $110.76 | $110.75 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.75 | 11.210% | $269.9623 | $269.96 | $269.95 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.35 | 5.158% | $51.8955 | $51.90 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.96 | 12.116% | $269.0336 | $269.03 | $269.05 | $269.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.14 | $991.4679 | $991.47 | $991.50 | $991.50 | |