| 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 | $84.62 | 6.560% | $90.1711 | $90.17 | $90.15 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.72 | 13.499% | $40.5418 | $40.54 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.29 | 13.683% | $274.3057 | $274.31 | $274.30 | $274.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.95 | 9.792% | $110.835 | $110.84 | $110.85 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.51 | 8.435% | $157.7838 | $157.78 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.87 | 5.373% | $49.3883 | $49.39 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.46 | 4.562% | $120.7273 | $120.73 | $120.75 | $120.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.42 | $843.7530 | $843.76 | $843.80 | $843.70 | |