| 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 | $47.53 | 8.850% | $51.7364 | $51.74 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.96 | 8.757% | $158.7417 | $158.74 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.82 | 9.276% | $221.6336 | $221.63 | $221.65 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.97 | 7.116% | $93.1588 | $93.16 | $93.15 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.89 | 9.390% | $31.6028 | $31.60 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.62 | 9.438% | $231.5927 | $231.59 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.65 | 10.569% | $153.3039 | $153.30 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.44 | $941.7699 | $941.76 | $941.80 | $941.70 | |