| 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 | $86.52 | 11.573% | $96.533 | $96.53 | $96.55 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.36 | 11.592% | $277.1499 | $277.15 | $277.15 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.50 | 8.297% | $198.725 | $198.73 | $198.75 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.44 | 9.362% | $152.4944 | $152.49 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.30 | 8.738% | $239.5498 | $239.55 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.26 | 9.144% | $123.6165 | $123.62 | $123.60 | $123.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.85 | 11.232% | $96.605 | $96.61 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.23 | $1,184.6736 | $1,184.68 | $1,184.70 | $1,184.50 | |