| 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 | $85.54 | 13.489% | $97.0785 | $97.08 | $97.10 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.54 | 13.494% | $16.502 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.64 | 10.720% | $71.5694 | $71.57 | $71.55 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.87 | 4.672% | $219.6751 | $219.68 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.45 | 13.415% | $235.2794 | $235.28 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.94 | 12.797% | $8.9561 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.50 | 12.777% | $183.2626 | $183.26 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.48 | $832.3231 | $832.33 | $832.35 | $832.50 | |