| 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 | $74.26 | 11.784% | $83.0108 | $83.01 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.52 | 11.122% | $217.2657 | $217.27 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.78 | 11.514% | $42.13 | $42.13 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.79 | 3.251% | $161.8872 | $161.89 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.39 | 8.693% | $53.6835 | $53.68 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.52 | 5.752% | $147.5452 | $147.55 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.83 | 11.567% | $132.5751 | $132.58 | $132.60 | $132.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.09 | $838.0975 | $838.11 | $838.15 | $838.10 | |