| 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 | $87.36 | 12.748% | $98.4967 | $98.50 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.66 | 12.639% | $31.1559 | $31.16 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.42 | 4.655% | $205.5634 | $205.56 | $205.55 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.83 | 9.345% | $176.953 | $176.95 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.51 | 9.233% | $178.6069 | $178.61 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.86 | 5.771% | $219.8556 | $219.86 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.28 | 4.585% | $188.5458 | $188.55 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,024.92 | $1,099.1773 | $1,099.19 | $1,099.15 | $1,099.30 | |