| 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 | $85.72 | 12.433% | $96.3776 | $96.38 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.65 | 5.660% | $145.441 | $145.44 | $145.45 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.81 | 11.226% | $47.6159 | $47.62 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.37 | 3.369% | $178.1771 | $178.18 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.69 | 7.165% | $128.2658 | $128.27 | $128.25 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.80 | 4.328% | $196.9713 | $196.97 | $196.95 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.77 | 7.746% | $106.4207 | $106.42 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.81 | $899.2694 | $899.28 | $899.25 | $899.30 | |