| 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 | $79.79 | 6.595% | $85.0522 | $85.05 | $85.05 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.95 | 10.678% | $115.0498 | $115.05 | $115.05 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.50 | 12.333% | $178.0478 | $178.05 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.79 | 11.696% | $230.9762 | $230.98 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.67 | 9.241% | $29.1346 | $29.13 | $29.15 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.71 | 8.478% | $263.287 | $263.29 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.40 | 13.419% | $27.6742 | $27.67 | $27.65 | $27.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.81 | $929.2218 | $929.22 | $929.25 | $929.20 | |