| 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 | 6.443% | $84.7818 | $84.78 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.96 | 9.801% | $160.2655 | $160.27 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.68 | 5.280% | $35.4583 | $35.46 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.33 | 10.334% | $241.9956 | $242.00 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.31 | 12.677% | $248.2387 | $248.24 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.70 | 11.813% | $81.2881 | $81.29 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.52 | 10.841% | $116.9594 | $116.96 | $116.95 | $117.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.15 | $968.9874 | $969.00 | $969.00 | $969.10 | |