| 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 | $90.30 | 6.812% | $96.4512 | $96.45 | $96.45 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.95 | 8.578% | $81.3792 | $81.38 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.44 | 9.735% | $99.2443 | $99.24 | $99.25 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.48 | 7.858% | $134.2616 | $134.26 | $134.25 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.73 | 7.174% | $20.0737 | $20.07 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.72 | 4.431% | $119.8032 | $119.80 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.57 | 12.637% | $218.0314 | $218.03 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.19 | $769.2446 | $769.23 | $769.25 | $769.30 | |