| 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 | $78.99 | 5.506% | $83.3392 | $83.34 | $83.35 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.90 | 4.460% | $97.0433 | $97.04 | $97.05 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.32 | 10.560% | $232.5298 | $232.53 | $232.55 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.30 | 8.588% | $85.0244 | $85.02 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.34 | 10.820% | $269.6694 | $269.67 | $269.65 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.97 | 10.786% | $52.0362 | $52.04 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.26 | 5.260% | $201.3203 | $201.32 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.08 | $1,020.9626 | $1,020.96 | $1,020.95 | $1,020.80 | |