| 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 | $78.71 | 9.357% | $86.0749 | $86.07 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.25 | 9.864% | $48.6148 | $48.61 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.99 | 8.385% | $250.3585 | $250.36 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.40 | 11.175% | $238.3592 | $238.36 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.36 | 8.665% | $59.0703 | $59.07 | $59.05 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.54 | 13.213% | $30.0467 | $30.05 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.42 | 11.255% | $202.9514 | $202.95 | $202.95 | $203.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.67 | $915.4758 | $915.47 | $915.40 | $915.60 | |