| 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 | $99.92 | 4.457% | $104.3734 | $104.37 | $104.35 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.93 | 6.814% | $9.5385 | $9.54 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.73 | 11.212% | $40.8482 | $40.85 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.41 | 9.662% | $133.1406 | $133.14 | $133.15 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.58 | 3.577% | $258.5075 | $258.51 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.71 | 9.539% | $195.7571 | $195.76 | $195.75 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.97 | 5.773% | $39.1043 | $39.10 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.25 | $781.2696 | $781.27 | $781.25 | $781.20 | |