| 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 | $85.39 | 11.762% | $95.4336 | $95.43 | $95.45 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.93 | 11.240% | $6.5965 | $6.60 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.56 | 11.332% | $213.2676 | $213.27 | $213.25 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.84 | 8.624% | $177.9696 | $177.97 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.39 | 3.358% | $19.0075 | $19.01 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.45 | 4.662% | $28.7297 | $28.73 | $28.75 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.96 | 3.128% | $147.4318 | $147.43 | $147.45 | $147.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.52 | $688.4363 | $688.44 | $688.45 | $688.40 | |