| 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 | $91.53 | 5.145% | $96.2392 | $96.24 | $96.25 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.86 | 5.731% | $17.8262 | $17.83 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.82 | 12.744% | $78.7179 | $78.72 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.70 | 10.699% | $260.9175 | $260.92 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.57 | 12.703% | $210.27 | $210.27 | $210.25 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.96 | 5.408% | $187.5841 | $187.58 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.52 | 3.764% | $247.4979 | $247.50 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.96 | $1,099.0528 | $1,099.06 | $1,099.05 | $1,099.00 | |