| 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 | $78.50 | 6.225% | $83.3866 | $83.39 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.63 | 13.130% | $81.035 | $81.04 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.89 | 13.873% | $134.2449 | $134.24 | $134.25 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.80 | 8.250% | $53.9085 | $53.91 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.96 | 6.652% | $133.2723 | $133.27 | $133.25 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.66 | 4.143% | $151.6947 | $151.69 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.67 | 5.774% | $254.5663 | $254.57 | $254.55 | $254.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.11 | $892.1083 | $892.11 | $892.10 | $892.10 | |