| 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 | $74.79 | 12.485% | $84.1275 | $84.13 | $84.15 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.62 | 12.161% | $20.8844 | $20.88 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.64 | 11.202% | $84.1132 | $84.11 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.30 | 9.644% | $176.8558 | $176.86 | $176.85 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.37 | 5.246% | $255.0847 | $255.08 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.50 | 8.864% | $75.6605 | $75.66 | $75.65 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.65 | 4.236% | $242.5051 | $242.51 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.87 | $939.2312 | $939.23 | $939.25 | $939.30 | |