| 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 | $86.78 | 13.103% | $98.1508 | $98.15 | $98.15 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.65 | 13.717% | $98.5358 | $98.54 | $98.55 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.32 | 13.511% | $205.8181 | $205.82 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.50 | 13.209% | $30.0004 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.66 | 9.337% | $6.1885 | $6.19 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.45 | 8.717% | $42.8889 | $42.89 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.53 | 7.632% | $80.2181 | $80.22 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $500.89 | $561.8006 | $561.81 | $561.80 | $561.80 | |