| 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 | $78.78 | 5.364% | $83.0058 | $83.01 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.70 | 9.773% | $62.2413 | $62.24 | $62.25 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.50 | 4.356% | $172.7092 | $172.71 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.32 | 11.184% | $271.6447 | $271.64 | $271.65 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.35 | 4.236% | $220.3028 | $220.30 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.91 | 4.576% | $34.416 | $34.42 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.91 | 5.374% | $95.7955 | $95.80 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.47 | $940.1153 | $940.12 | $940.10 | $940.00 | |