| 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 | $87.58 | 7.817% | $94.4261 | $94.43 | $94.45 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.80 | 4.374% | $25.8848 | $25.88 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.74 | 9.703% | $47.9841 | $47.98 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.92 | 6.537% | $100.0596 | $100.06 | $100.05 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.31 | 12.272% | $236.1192 | $236.12 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.39 | 7.768% | $53.2266 | $53.23 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.53 | 4.150% | $29.714 | $29.71 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.27 | $587.4144 | $587.41 | $587.45 | $587.40 | |