| 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 | $93.96 | 5.833% | $99.4407 | $99.44 | $99.45 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.45 | 8.479% | $9.1665 | $9.17 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.50 | 9.747% | $196.9959 | $197.00 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.53 | 12.314% | $242.0704 | $242.07 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.58 | 3.375% | $110.1771 | $110.18 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.79 | 12.464% | $262.9296 | $262.93 | $262.95 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.96 | 9.536% | $246.4122 | $246.41 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.77 | $1,167.1924 | $1,167.20 | $1,167.20 | $1,167.20 | |