| 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 | $94.75 | 5.358% | $99.8267 | $99.83 | $99.85 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.88 | 5.581% | $176.1936 | $176.19 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.27 | 5.450% | $85.6992 | $85.70 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.50 | 9.441% | $210.6739 | $210.67 | $210.65 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.45 | 9.258% | $35.4542 | $35.45 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.44 | 10.752% | $7.1324 | $7.13 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.80 | 12.160% | $211.7581 | $211.76 | $211.75 | $211.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.09 | $826.7381 | $826.73 | $826.75 | $826.80 | |