| 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 | $78.61 | 7.434% | $84.4539 | $84.45 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.57 | 8.455% | $228.3737 | $228.37 | $228.35 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.78 | 10.183% | $70.2747 | $70.27 | $70.25 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.88 | 5.325% | $153.6481 | $153.65 | $153.65 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.61 | 8.600% | $136.4125 | $136.41 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.52 | 4.538% | $89.4009 | $89.40 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.96 | 9.762% | $186.5515 | $186.55 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.93 | $949.1153 | $949.10 | $949.05 | $949.20 | |