| 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 | $79.78 | 5.441% | $84.1208 | $84.12 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.51 | 6.265% | $71.7395 | $71.74 | $71.75 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.41 | 9.386% | $86.8634 | $86.86 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.80 | 8.129% | $28.9786 | $28.98 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.64 | 8.479% | $187.2781 | $187.28 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.99 | 13.682% | $243.2681 | $243.27 | $243.25 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.61 | 11.106% | $187.3358 | $187.34 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.74 | $889.5843 | $889.59 | $889.60 | $889.60 | |