| 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 | $96.73 | 3.746% | $100.3535 | $100.35 | $100.35 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.61 | 5.718% | $145.4785 | $145.48 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.84 | 9.852% | $41.568 | $41.57 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.46 | 10.285% | $200.1232 | $200.12 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.81 | 13.126% | $9.9664 | $9.97 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.38 | 12.246% | $99.203 | $99.20 | $99.20 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.92 | 12.493% | $132.6517 | $132.65 | $132.65 | $132.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.75 | $729.3443 | $729.34 | $729.30 | $729.50 | |