| 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 | $87.80 | 11.645% | $98.0243 | $98.02 | $98.00 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.30 | 12.252% | $20.5421 | $20.54 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.79 | 12.205% | $193.879 | $193.88 | $193.90 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.93 | 7.397% | $138.467 | $138.47 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.86 | 13.703% | $46.459 | $46.46 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.61 | 5.676% | $85.1854 | $85.19 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.41 | 10.385% | $132.9146 | $132.91 | $132.90 | $132.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.70 | $715.4714 | $715.47 | $715.45 | $715.50 | |