| 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 | $85.97 | 12.345% | $96.583 | $96.58 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.25 | 3.483% | $20.9553 | $20.96 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.72 | 7.442% | $53.4202 | $53.42 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.98 | 12.280% | $6.7143 | $6.71 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.26 | 12.605% | $166.9482 | $166.95 | $166.95 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.71 | 13.132% | $158.0567 | $158.06 | $158.05 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.60 | 9.250% | $259.578 | $259.58 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.49 | $762.2557 | $762.26 | $762.25 | $762.30 | |