| 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 | $48.85 | 11.343% | $54.3911 | $54.39 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.80 | 3.718% | $80.6926 | $80.69 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.93 | 5.373% | $140.0723 | $140.07 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.34 | 9.335% | $141.4139 | $141.41 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.30 | 12.323% | $87.9489 | $87.95 | $87.95 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.85 | 7.510% | $75.0957 | $75.10 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.83 | 5.391% | $264.3522 | $264.35 | $264.35 | $264.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.90 | $843.9667 | $843.96 | $843.95 | $844.00 | |