| 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 | $86.60 | 9.445% | $94.7794 | $94.78 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.84 | 7.749% | $92.4917 | $92.49 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.36 | 8.261% | $144.3769 | $144.38 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.60 | 9.615% | $240.7145 | $240.71 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.55 | 8.368% | $91.6251 | $91.63 | $91.65 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.70 | 4.524% | $166.9248 | $166.92 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.64 | 13.425% | $143.6414 | $143.64 | $143.65 | $143.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.29 | $974.5538 | $974.55 | $974.60 | $974.50 | |