| 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 | $79.65 | 7.190% | $85.3768 | $85.38 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.75 | 8.667% | $120.3487 | $120.35 | $120.35 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.67 | 13.317% | $154.8703 | $154.87 | $154.85 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.31 | 11.264% | $106.0457 | $106.05 | $106.05 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.64 | 3.814% | $204.1398 | $204.14 | $204.15 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.82 | 6.623% | $133.0868 | $133.09 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.60 | 6.538% | $238.219 | $238.22 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.44 | $1,042.0871 | $1,042.10 | $1,042.10 | $1,042.00 | |