| 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 | $87.50 | 13.525% | $99.3344 | $99.33 | $99.35 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.97 | 5.754% | $196.6707 | $196.67 | $196.65 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.94 | 11.646% | $258.9517 | $258.95 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.60 | 12.608% | $33.332 | $33.33 | $33.35 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.63 | 13.697% | $247.4388 | $247.44 | $247.45 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.95 | 12.534% | $227.2624 | $227.26 | $227.25 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.83 | 11.557% | $236.3112 | $236.31 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.42 | $1,299.3012 | $1,299.29 | $1,299.30 | $1,299.30 | |