| 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 | $99.62 | 9.200% | $108.785 | $108.79 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.85 | 4.436% | $49.9726 | $49.97 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.65 | 3.229% | $87.3833 | $87.38 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.53 | 8.702% | $20.1425 | $20.14 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.71 | 12.626% | $32.3349 | $32.33 | $32.35 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.85 | 10.130% | $200.2714 | $200.27 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.60 | 11.597% | $39.7285 | $39.73 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $496.81 | $538.6182 | $538.61 | $538.65 | $538.60 | |