| 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 | $87.75 | 11.205% | $97.5824 | $97.58 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.72 | 3.462% | $50.4067 | $50.41 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.40 | 8.158% | $94.5301 | $94.53 | $94.55 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.64 | 4.470% | $260.7989 | $260.80 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.47 | 4.686% | $250.6916 | $250.69 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.77 | 12.496% | $223.6083 | $223.61 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.47 | 9.272% | $161.1434 | $161.14 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.22 | $1,138.7614 | $1,138.76 | $1,138.80 | $1,138.70 | |