| 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 | $47.68 | 8.715% | $51.8353 | $51.84 | $51.85 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.76 | 8.530% | $88.7341 | $88.73 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.99 | 12.615% | $184.6773 | $184.68 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.77 | 11.785% | $173.0096 | $173.01 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.42 | 3.699% | $238.9432 | $238.94 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.85 | 10.549% | $83.8514 | $83.85 | $83.85 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.50 | 5.547% | $33.2473 | $33.25 | $33.25 | $33.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.97 | $854.2982 | $854.30 | $854.35 | $854.20 | |