| 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 | $115.60 | 7.595% | $124.3798 | $124.38 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.38 | 12.571% | $85.9817 | $85.98 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.46 | 6.252% | $214.0553 | $214.06 | $214.05 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.68 | 13.302% | $114.0725 | $114.07 | $114.05 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.51 | 11.618% | $180.2742 | $180.27 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.55 | 12.130% | $35.377 | $35.38 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.36 | 8.409% | $9.063 | $9.06 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $695.54 | $763.2035 | $763.20 | $763.20 | $763.40 | |