| 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 | $42.47 | 12.705% | $47.8658 | $47.87 | $47.85 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.50 | 12.847% | $264.6262 | $264.63 | $264.65 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.52 | 5.853% | $95.8181 | $95.82 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.33 | 13.703% | $147.0521 | $147.05 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.88 | 11.514% | $177.1734 | $177.17 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.66 | 9.358% | $94.7696 | $94.77 | $94.75 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.94 | 6.352% | $33.9688 | $33.97 | $33.95 | $34.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.30 | $861.2740 | $861.28 | $861.20 | $861.40 | |