| 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 | $77.40 | 8.611% | $84.0649 | $84.06 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.74 | 12.675% | $118.0158 | $118.02 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.97 | 5.611% | $91.8499 | $91.85 | $91.85 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.40 | 12.576% | $268.3812 | $268.38 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.88 | 12.660% | $200.3996 | $200.40 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.40 | 11.223% | $46.0463 | $46.05 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.54 | 12.299% | $18.5743 | $18.57 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $743.33 | $827.3320 | $827.33 | $827.30 | $827.30 | |