| 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 | $78.28 | 7.336% | $84.0226 | $84.02 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.78 | 11.282% | $177.8064 | $177.81 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.81 | 5.829% | $33.6642 | $33.66 | $33.65 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.72 | 8.750% | $44.283 | $44.28 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.28 | 12.776% | $272.1059 | $272.11 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.70 | 6.599% | $179.8325 | $179.83 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.42 | 11.235% | $157.3085 | $157.31 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.99 | $949.0231 | $949.02 | $949.00 | $949.00 | |