| 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 | $52.72 | 8.825% | $57.3725 | $57.37 | $57.35 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.40 | 9.375% | $202.7813 | $202.78 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.65 | 9.865% | $98.494 | $98.49 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.88 | 4.738% | $12.4429 | $12.44 | $12.45 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.94 | 5.245% | $99.9196 | $99.92 | $99.90 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.69 | 10.768% | $217.8696 | $217.87 | $217.85 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.28 | 3.693% | $159.9776 | $159.98 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.56 | $848.8575 | $848.85 | $848.85 | $848.90 | |