| 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 | $77.74 | 8.289% | $84.1839 | $84.18 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.36 | 6.407% | $51.4584 | $51.46 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.63 | 10.554% | $83.612 | $83.61 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.64 | 11.698% | $237.5146 | $237.51 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.49 | 13.845% | $49.5112 | $49.51 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.51 | 10.175% | $143.7894 | $143.79 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.25 | 4.273% | $93.0637 | $93.06 | $93.05 | $93.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.62 | $743.1332 | $743.12 | $743.10 | $743.20 | |