| 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 | $86.76 | 13.688% | $98.6357 | $98.64 | $98.65 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.80 | 3.420% | $255.2406 | $255.24 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.83 | 8.606% | $209.4249 | $209.42 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.73 | 4.623% | $208.9635 | $208.96 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.56 | 11.721% | $129.1048 | $129.10 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.67 | 9.308% | $42.2694 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.99 | 12.821% | $245.9385 | $245.94 | $245.95 | $245.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.34 | $1,189.5774 | $1,189.57 | $1,189.55 | $1,189.50 | |