| 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 | $70.59 | 8.125% | $76.3254 | $76.33 | $76.35 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.40 | 10.597% | $129.8409 | $129.84 | $129.85 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.80 | 8.255% | $236.8619 | $236.86 | $236.85 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.85 | 13.635% | $38.4654 | $38.47 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.96 | 11.213% | $94.4866 | $94.49 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.28 | 12.655% | $143.3873 | $143.39 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.97 | 5.514% | $248.9814 | $248.98 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.85 | $968.3489 | $968.36 | $968.40 | $968.40 | |