| 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 | $85.62 | 4.426% | $89.4095 | $89.41 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.35 | 12.261% | $240.6315 | $240.63 | $240.65 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.72 | 4.285% | $160.3069 | $160.31 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.65 | 8.413% | $23.4714 | $23.47 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.85 | 9.339% | $150.7238 | $150.72 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.77 | 7.298% | $15.8479 | $15.85 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.96 | 12.665% | $97.9735 | $97.97 | $97.95 | $98.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $714.92 | $778.3645 | $778.36 | $778.30 | $778.30 | |