| 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 | $80.48 | 7.307% | $86.3607 | $86.36 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.66 | 3.396% | $94.7728 | $94.77 | $94.75 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.60 | 9.619% | $206.7414 | $206.74 | $206.75 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.73 | 8.117% | $165.1271 | $165.13 | $165.15 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.75 | 9.524% | $36.9644 | $36.96 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.45 | 3.351% | $39.7385 | $39.74 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.69 | 8.701% | $259.4584 | $259.46 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.36 | $889.1633 | $889.16 | $889.15 | $889.20 | |