| 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 | $88.54 | 11.347% | $98.5866 | $98.59 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.41 | 6.444% | $64.3028 | $64.30 | $64.30 | $64.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.98 | 5.376% | $187.5482 | $187.55 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.77 | 12.581% | $199.0094 | $199.01 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.54 | 7.405% | $236.871 | $236.87 | $236.85 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.39 | 5.765% | $199.2507 | $199.25 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.37 | 4.854% | $259.3773 | $259.38 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.00 | $1,244.9460 | $1,244.95 | $1,244.95 | $1,245.00 | |