| 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 | $79.65 | 5.483% | $84.0172 | $84.02 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.88 | 8.160% | $264.8622 | $264.86 | $264.85 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.42 | 11.314% | $37.2011 | $37.20 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.46 | 9.157% | $172.9702 | $172.97 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.67 | 11.831% | $47.7183 | $47.72 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.59 | 5.863% | $100.1358 | $100.14 | $100.15 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.25 | 10.733% | $104.3659 | $104.37 | $104.35 | $104.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.92 | $811.2707 | $811.28 | $811.20 | $811.30 | |