| 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 | $92.27 | 5.223% | $97.0893 | $97.09 | $97.10 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.39 | 3.528% | $34.568 | $34.57 | $34.55 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.50 | 12.485% | $98.4244 | $98.42 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.74 | 10.590% | $200.9863 | $200.99 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.81 | 8.474% | $81.1494 | $81.15 | $81.15 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.54 | 13.795% | $232.7563 | $232.76 | $232.75 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.55 | 9.410% | $44.3658 | $44.37 | $44.35 | $44.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $714.80 | $789.3395 | $789.35 | $789.30 | $789.40 | |