| 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 | $162.55 | 5.497% | $171.4854 | $171.49 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.59 | 9.269% | $227.9242 | $227.92 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.64 | 3.224% | $87.3688 | $87.37 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.82 | 5.350% | $99.8929 | $99.89 | $99.90 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.67 | 11.843% | $26.4732 | $26.47 | $26.45 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.85 | 8.468% | $25.8696 | $25.87 | $25.85 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.78 | 6.602% | $102.1034 | $102.10 | $102.10 | $102.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $693.90 | $741.1175 | $741.11 | $741.05 | $741.20 | |