| 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 | $87.87 | 7.515% | $94.4734 | $94.47 | $94.45 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.47 | 5.269% | $148.9241 | $148.92 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.63 | 10.127% | $182.4034 | $182.40 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.97 | 9.640% | $37.2447 | $37.24 | $37.25 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.46 | 6.625% | $138.0367 | $138.04 | $138.05 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.60 | 10.123% | $79.9493 | $79.95 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.39 | 4.446% | $259.4334 | $259.43 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.39 | $940.4650 | $940.45 | $940.45 | $940.30 | |