| 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 | $79.92 | 5.695% | $84.4714 | $84.47 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.43 | 4.187% | $96.3 | $96.30 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.91 | 9.454% | $208.9586 | $208.96 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.54 | 5.615% | $73.4447 | $73.44 | $73.45 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.53 | 11.187% | $276.3331 | $276.33 | $276.35 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.91 | 11.309% | $219.1786 | $219.18 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.54 | 7.451% | $238.0469 | $238.05 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.78 | $1,196.7333 | $1,196.73 | $1,196.75 | $1,196.70 | |