| 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 | $78.27 | 7.485% | $84.1285 | $84.13 | $84.15 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.90 | 9.442% | $110.427 | $110.43 | $110.45 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.90 | 7.545% | $170.889 | $170.89 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.36 | 5.873% | $260.8287 | $260.83 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.69 | 9.279% | $152.6518 | $152.65 | $152.65 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.58 | 3.228% | $30.5348 | $30.53 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.25 | 10.493% | $53.3129 | $53.31 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.95 | $862.7727 | $862.77 | $862.85 | $862.70 | |