| 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 | $78.55 | 9.495% | $86.0083 | $86.01 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.40 | 11.756% | $103.2625 | $103.26 | $103.25 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.80 | 6.650% | $31.7817 | $31.78 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.98 | 5.279% | $39.985 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.58 | 9.172% | $107.6218 | $107.62 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.30 | 8.493% | $91.4596 | $91.46 | $91.45 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.79 | 11.460% | $78.9025 | $78.90 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $492.40 | $539.0214 | $539.02 | $539.00 | $539.10 | |