| 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 | $94.65 | 3.367% | $97.8369 | $97.84 | $97.85 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.59 | 3.519% | $55.4758 | $55.48 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.43 | 9.756% | $46.5695 | $46.57 | $46.55 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.75 | 5.538% | $261.4704 | $261.47 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.66 | 7.841% | $46.005 | $46.01 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.99 | 8.854% | $183.9524 | $183.95 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.42 | 7.125% | $163.2799 | $163.28 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.49 | $854.5899 | $854.60 | $854.60 | $854.70 | |