| 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 | $79.70 | 5.440% | $84.0357 | $84.04 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.82 | 4.668% | $236.3613 | $236.36 | $236.35 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.51 | 5.153% | $138.2867 | $138.29 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.38 | 10.384% | $164.8916 | $164.89 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.45 | 9.823% | $221.2384 | $221.24 | $221.25 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.52 | 6.445% | $38.8737 | $38.87 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.46 | 10.453% | $244.6092 | $244.61 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.84 | $1,128.2966 | $1,128.30 | $1,128.30 | $1,128.30 | |