| 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 | $76.89 | 9.873% | $84.4813 | $84.48 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.87 | 6.698% | $148.1715 | $148.17 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.54 | 9.128% | $122.8127 | $122.81 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.32 | 5.157% | $94.9778 | $94.98 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.46 | 4.870% | $49.7713 | $49.77 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.48 | 4.624% | $241.1374 | $241.14 | $241.15 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.32 | 7.375% | $225.8311 | $225.83 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.88 | $967.1831 | $967.18 | $967.20 | $967.20 | |