| 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 | $35.26 | 7.360% | $37.8551 | $37.86 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.62 | 11.694% | $90.0477 | $90.05 | $90.05 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.42 | 10.292% | $224.356 | $224.36 | $224.35 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.98 | 9.794% | $86.7153 | $86.72 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.91 | 4.461% | $209.8726 | $209.87 | $209.85 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.61 | 9.811% | $264.2162 | $264.22 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.36 | 11.477% | $69.5171 | $69.52 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.16 | $982.5800 | $982.60 | $982.50 | $982.60 | |