| 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 | $188.60 | 5.795% | $199.5294 | $199.53 | $199.55 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.30 | 9.159% | $100.7538 | $100.75 | $100.75 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.79 | 6.394% | $251.9304 | $251.93 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.88 | 5.597% | $143.4852 | $143.49 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.75 | 8.824% | $116.1696 | $116.17 | $116.15 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.38 | 10.310% | $61.0897 | $61.09 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.63 | 8.160% | $83.9646 | $83.96 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.33 | $956.9227 | $956.92 | $956.95 | $957.00 | |