| 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 | $79.38 | 3.734% | $82.344 | $82.34 | $82.35 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.75 | 6.578% | $116.9694 | $116.97 | $116.95 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.28 | 8.190% | $232.9114 | $232.91 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.30 | 12.804% | $13.8749 | $13.87 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.73 | 8.752% | $42.1196 | $42.12 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.55 | 9.438% | $227.1386 | $227.14 | $227.15 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.86 | 9.160% | $248.732 | $248.73 | $248.75 | $248.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.85 | $964.0899 | $964.08 | $964.05 | $964.00 | |