| 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 | 7.430% | $84.3863 | $84.39 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.52 | 5.163% | $86.7805 | $86.78 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.96 | 10.416% | $70.6221 | $70.62 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.25 | 10.698% | $253.7752 | $253.78 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.46 | 13.236% | $74.1243 | $74.12 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.26 | 5.340% | $186.7257 | $186.73 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.77 | 8.571% | $215.8066 | $215.81 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.77 | $972.2207 | $972.23 | $972.25 | $972.20 | |