| 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 | $74.94 | 12.334% | $84.1831 | $84.18 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.56 | 5.511% | $69.173 | $69.17 | $69.15 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.48 | 7.246% | $89.529 | $89.53 | $89.55 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.69 | 9.723% | $61.1047 | $61.10 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.61 | 5.428% | $108.1797 | $108.18 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.87 | 6.495% | $219.2413 | $219.24 | $219.25 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.75 | 5.709% | $232.2955 | $232.30 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.90 | $863.7063 | $863.70 | $863.75 | $863.70 | |