| 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 | $74.75 | 12.718% | $84.2567 | $84.26 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.74 | 5.250% | $87.0839 | $87.08 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.44 | 6.403% | $154.7525 | $154.75 | $154.75 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.95 | 11.631% | $220.9736 | $220.97 | $220.95 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.64 | 13.126% | $45.9744 | $45.97 | $45.95 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.31 | 4.272% | $189.0556 | $189.06 | $189.05 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.29 | 4.107% | $82.5464 | $82.55 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.12 | $864.6431 | $864.64 | $864.60 | $864.80 | |