| 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 | $79.80 | 6.784% | $85.2136 | $85.21 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.62 | 12.825% | $87.5748 | $87.57 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.61 | 5.122% | $260.2926 | $260.29 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.76 | 10.345% | $186.2182 | $186.22 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.64 | 9.825% | $147.8684 | $147.87 | $147.85 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.59 | 3.219% | $71.8301 | $71.83 | $71.85 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.64 | 8.830% | $210.7384 | $210.74 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.66 | $1,049.7361 | $1,049.73 | $1,049.70 | $1,049.70 | |