| 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 | $85.38 | 8.220% | $92.3982 | $92.40 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.29 | 3.826% | $18.9898 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.46 | 4.436% | $212.4855 | $212.49 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.86 | 12.527% | $239.525 | $239.53 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.56 | 6.640% | $79.5108 | $79.51 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.65 | 7.471% | $142.5603 | $142.56 | $142.55 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.54 | 13.760% | $52.9439 | $52.94 | $52.95 | $52.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.74 | $838.4135 | $838.42 | $838.45 | $838.40 | |