| 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 | $75.93 | 7.225% | $81.4159 | $81.42 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.88 | 13.674% | $278.3649 | $278.36 | $278.35 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.74 | 4.104% | $171.5009 | $171.50 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.62 | 13.315% | $10.9009 | $10.90 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.59 | 9.719% | $177.2949 | $177.29 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.82 | 13.514% | $86.0663 | $86.07 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.59 | 3.398% | $40.9353 | $40.94 | $40.95 | $40.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.17 | $846.4791 | $846.48 | $846.45 | $846.50 | |