| 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 | $77.97 | 6.746% | $83.2299 | $83.23 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.67 | 9.215% | $159.0935 | $159.09 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.62 | 9.215% | $221.2914 | $221.29 | $221.30 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.51 | 8.150% | $200.6291 | $200.63 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.82 | 12.756% | $48.2821 | $48.28 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.82 | 7.688% | $195.7983 | $195.80 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.78 | 12.478% | $46.9933 | $46.99 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.19 | $955.3176 | $955.31 | $955.40 | $955.30 | |