| 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 | $224.77 | 11.563% | $250.7602 | $250.76 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.48 | 10.704% | $99.0579 | $99.06 | $99.05 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.25 | 10.759% | $88.8841 | $88.88 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.79 | 3.232% | $5.9771 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.90 | 10.463% | $209.7692 | $209.77 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.64 | 3.783% | $137.6578 | $137.66 | $137.65 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.30 | 3.687% | $41.7859 | $41.79 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.13 | $833.8922 | $833.90 | $833.90 | $834.10 | |