| 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 | $85.89 | 13.479% | $97.4671 | $97.47 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.80 | 3.791% | $227.0947 | $227.09 | $227.10 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.58 | 11.721% | $75.5011 | $75.50 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.50 | 4.764% | $203.766 | $203.77 | $203.75 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.96 | 5.184% | $42.0315 | $42.03 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.65 | 13.842% | $136.212 | $136.21 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.56 | 6.344% | $259.0114 | $259.01 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.94 | $1,041.0838 | $1,041.08 | $1,041.05 | $1,041.10 | |