| 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 | $83.79 | 4.334% | $87.4215 | $87.42 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.63 | 5.553% | $41.8307 | $41.83 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.97 | 10.648% | $241.1794 | $241.18 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.29 | 13.715% | $211.8397 | $211.84 | $211.85 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.52 | 13.449% | $119.7114 | $119.71 | $119.70 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.57 | 9.753% | $260.7402 | $260.74 | $260.75 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.68 | 7.424% | $14.6956 | $14.70 | $14.70 | $14.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.45 | $977.4185 | $977.42 | $977.45 | $977.30 | |