| 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 | $95.49 | 5.530% | $100.7706 | $100.77 | $100.75 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.72 | 11.771% | $83.5153 | $83.52 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.99 | 7.323% | $256.4912 | $256.49 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.29 | 13.852% | $73.1955 | $73.20 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.57 | 7.181% | $9.1854 | $9.19 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.81 | 12.398% | $143.6559 | $143.66 | $143.65 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.64 | 7.640% | $250.4137 | $250.41 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.51 | $917.2276 | $917.24 | $917.20 | $917.30 | |