| 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 | $79.35 | 6.821% | $84.7625 | $84.76 | $84.75 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.48 | 7.538% | $71.4913 | $71.49 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.60 | 9.781% | $189.482 | $189.48 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.36 | 7.597% | $145.6433 | $145.64 | $145.65 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.25 | 5.627% | $131.2415 | $131.24 | $131.25 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.38 | 11.264% | $106.1236 | $106.12 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.85 | 13.359% | $280.9603 | $280.96 | $280.95 | $281.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.27 | $1,009.7045 | $1,009.69 | $1,009.70 | $1,009.70 | |