| 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 | $95.75 | 5.656% | $101.1656 | $101.17 | $101.15 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.32 | 9.302% | $199.2794 | $199.28 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.73 | 6.341% | $83.7223 | $83.72 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.66 | 8.797% | $54.0286 | $54.03 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.65 | 9.401% | $110.1121 | $110.11 | $110.10 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.96 | 13.653% | $211.3491 | $211.35 | $211.35 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.50 | 13.539% | $195.8548 | $195.85 | $195.85 | $195.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.57 | $955.5119 | $955.51 | $955.50 | $955.50 | |