| 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 | $79.83 | 8.192% | $86.3697 | $86.37 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.69 | 6.346% | $57.0972 | $57.10 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.41 | 10.445% | $220.2384 | $220.24 | $220.25 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.51 | 4.222% | $153.7379 | $153.74 | $153.75 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.64 | 8.125% | $116.3858 | $116.39 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.91 | 6.164% | $185.6915 | $185.69 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.53 | 12.566% | $279.7603 | $279.76 | $279.75 | $279.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.52 | $1,099.2808 | $1,099.29 | $1,099.30 | $1,099.30 | |