| 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 | $79.75 | 4.554% | $83.3818 | $83.38 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.40 | 7.118% | $55.0587 | $55.06 | $55.05 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.97 | 6.495% | $30.8516 | $30.85 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.89 | 10.172% | $188.2729 | $188.27 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.55 | 12.359% | $233.2011 | $233.20 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.64 | 10.778% | $70.4991 | $70.50 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.80 | 3.142% | $251.4602 | $251.46 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $846.00 | $912.7254 | $912.72 | $912.70 | $912.90 | |