| 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 | $79.96 | 5.102% | $84.0396 | $84.04 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.97 | 11.870% | $146.5161 | $146.52 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.28 | 8.405% | $265.8958 | $265.90 | $265.90 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.90 | 10.709% | $144.9181 | $144.92 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.44 | 7.172% | $204.0984 | $204.10 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.66 | 7.129% | $34.9883 | $34.99 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.94 | 13.282% | $96.2217 | $96.22 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.15 | $976.6780 | $976.69 | $976.65 | $976.60 | |