| 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 | $75.37 | 11.525% | $84.0564 | $84.06 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.65 | 4.108% | $35.0323 | $35.03 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.82 | 12.148% | $235.3089 | $235.31 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.30 | 8.354% | $172.6079 | $172.61 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.98 | 8.496% | $240.8394 | $240.84 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.73 | 5.780% | $225.0258 | $225.03 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.69 | 13.840% | $95.2727 | $95.27 | $95.25 | $95.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.54 | $1,088.1434 | $1,088.15 | $1,088.15 | $1,088.10 | |