| 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 | $86.96 | 12.120% | $97.4996 | $97.50 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.68 | 12.155% | $10.8566 | $10.86 | $10.85 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.89 | 5.392% | $107.3839 | $107.38 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.33 | 4.444% | $16.0113 | $16.01 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.38 | 9.617% | $35.494 | $35.49 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.35 | 4.182% | $169.1395 | $169.14 | $169.15 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.31 | 8.714% | $252.5535 | $252.55 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.90 | $688.9384 | $688.93 | $688.95 | $689.00 | |