| 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 | $79.62 | 5.542% | $84.0325 | $84.03 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.51 | 13.319% | $30.0409 | $30.04 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.78 | 11.233% | $218.8843 | $218.88 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.32 | 9.315% | $76.8703 | $76.87 | $76.85 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.45 | 12.111% | $263.9653 | $263.97 | $263.95 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.82 | 12.459% | $176.3582 | $176.36 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.91 | 11.202% | $168.927 | $168.93 | $168.95 | $168.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.41 | $1,019.0785 | $1,019.08 | $1,019.10 | $1,019.10 | |