| 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 | $79.78 | 5.219% | $83.9437 | $83.94 | $83.95 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.94 | 11.536% | $71.3161 | $71.32 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.82 | 3.203% | $29.7431 | $29.74 | $29.75 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.81 | 10.242% | $250.0399 | $250.04 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.44 | 3.142% | $73.6846 | $73.68 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.60 | 5.735% | $180.3839 | $180.38 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.99 | 6.513% | $190.6476 | $190.65 | $190.65 | $190.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.38 | $879.7589 | $879.75 | $879.80 | $879.60 | |