| 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 | $89.83 | 5.175% | $94.4787 | $94.48 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.58 | 9.373% | $89.2265 | $89.23 | $89.25 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.31 | 4.621% | $37.9879 | $37.99 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.93 | 11.845% | $49.1335 | $49.13 | $49.15 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.87 | 7.589% | $262.3773 | $262.38 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.28 | 10.603% | $140.7755 | $140.78 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.90 | 10.428% | $148.9674 | $148.97 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.70 | $822.9468 | $822.96 | $823.05 | $823.00 | |