| 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 | $84.70 | 4.375% | $88.4056 | $88.41 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.89 | 6.407% | $50.9583 | $50.96 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.44 | 12.219% | $82.4136 | $82.41 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.88 | 10.657% | $31.9577 | $31.96 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.83 | 5.764% | $43.1834 | $43.18 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.61 | 11.113% | $271.7935 | $271.79 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.53 | 10.829% | $128.0407 | $128.04 | $128.05 | $128.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.88 | $696.7528 | $696.75 | $696.75 | $696.80 | |