| 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 | $79.27 | 7.856% | $85.4975 | $85.50 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.58 | 7.487% | $79.0889 | $79.09 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.66 | 13.249% | $140.0437 | $140.04 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.34 | 12.865% | $104.2195 | $104.22 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.50 | 10.789% | $254.2608 | $254.26 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.90 | 7.363% | $53.5741 | $53.57 | $53.55 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.41 | 6.707% | $220.2539 | $220.25 | $220.25 | $220.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.66 | $936.9384 | $936.93 | $936.90 | $937.00 | |