| 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 | $86.73 | 11.858% | $97.0144 | $97.01 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.51 | 13.798% | $47.2375 | $47.24 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.75 | 9.528% | $87.3486 | $87.35 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.47 | 11.148% | $277.2809 | $277.28 | $277.30 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.56 | 12.596% | $49.0468 | $49.05 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.88 | 4.189% | $228.0489 | $228.05 | $228.05 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.59 | 13.313% | $60.7244 | $60.72 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.49 | $846.7015 | $846.70 | $846.70 | $846.50 | |