| 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 | $154.64 | 13.446% | $175.4329 | $175.43 | $175.45 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.44 | 10.477% | $88.8677 | $88.87 | $88.85 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.48 | 9.392% | $268.5355 | $268.54 | $268.55 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.28 | 11.489% | $48.2524 | $48.25 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.86 | 9.471% | $210.0311 | $210.03 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.78 | 5.735% | $95.9862 | $95.99 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.65 | 6.126% | $99.387 | $99.39 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.13 | $986.4928 | $986.50 | $986.55 | $986.50 | |