| 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 | $74.75 | 8.294% | $80.9498 | $80.95 | $80.95 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.94 | 8.711% | $24.9383 | $24.94 | $24.95 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.71 | 12.235% | $240.9798 | $240.98 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.73 | 4.187% | $179.9622 | $179.96 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.53 | 9.381% | $14.7992 | $14.80 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.81 | 10.767% | $95.0492 | $95.05 | $95.05 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.53 | 7.778% | $249.5384 | $249.54 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.00 | $886.2169 | $886.22 | $886.25 | $886.10 | |