| 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 | $83.93 | 7.695% | $90.3884 | $90.39 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.25 | 11.344% | $50.3832 | $50.38 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.35 | 3.828% | $40.8563 | $40.86 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.54 | 4.585% | $148.0296 | $148.03 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.36 | 9.580% | $272.1529 | $272.15 | $272.15 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.65 | 7.311% | $110.1547 | $110.15 | $110.15 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.75 | 8.430% | $149.3623 | $149.36 | $149.35 | $149.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.83 | $861.3274 | $861.32 | $861.35 | $861.50 | |