| 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 | $85.89 | 12.361% | $96.5069 | $96.51 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.99 | 9.323% | $61.2099 | $61.21 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.47 | 9.624% | $16.9588 | $16.96 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.70 | 12.110% | $38.9022 | $38.90 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.52 | 8.396% | $33.0825 | $33.08 | $33.10 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.98 | 3.655% | $32.1123 | $32.11 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.62 | 11.507% | $260.5027 | $260.50 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $487.17 | $539.2753 | $539.27 | $539.25 | $539.30 | |