| 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 | $88.30 | 10.842% | $97.8735 | $97.87 | $97.85 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.51 | 5.120% | $60.4545 | $60.45 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.30 | 4.731% | $23.355 | $23.36 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.74 | 7.539% | $98.6563 | $98.66 | $98.65 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.89 | 12.430% | $137.0409 | $137.04 | $137.05 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.51 | 12.765% | $276.8494 | $276.85 | $276.85 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.51 | 6.403% | $154.827 | $154.83 | $154.85 | $154.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.76 | $849.0566 | $849.06 | $849.05 | $849.10 | |