| 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 | $93.92 | 5.686% | $99.2603 | $99.26 | $99.25 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.82 | 4.357% | $42.5985 | $42.60 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.94 | 10.378% | $79.4059 | $79.41 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.48 | 6.672% | $180.7877 | $180.79 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.45 | 13.666% | $203.9736 | $203.97 | $203.95 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.32 | 12.544% | $261.4622 | $261.46 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.97 | 5.512% | $175.1183 | $175.12 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.90 | $1,042.6065 | $1,042.61 | $1,042.55 | $1,042.70 | |