| 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 | $95.54 | 4.127% | $99.4829 | $99.48 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.57 | 5.582% | $175.8679 | $175.87 | $175.85 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.27 | 5.822% | $30.9741 | $30.97 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.80 | 3.834% | $144.1216 | $144.12 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.54 | 12.525% | $190.7749 | $190.77 | $190.75 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.83 | 3.228% | $216.6033 | $216.60 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.44 | 10.149% | $215.2752 | $215.28 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.99 | $1,073.0999 | $1,073.09 | $1,073.05 | $1,073.20 | |