| 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 | $78.82 | 9.392% | $86.2228 | $86.22 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.33 | 13.671% | $84.4917 | $84.49 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.89 | 5.253% | $160.9213 | $160.92 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.64 | 7.480% | $188.7779 | $188.78 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.35 | 10.160% | $162.3208 | $162.32 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.34 | 10.172% | $84.1053 | $84.11 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.53 | 13.496% | $184.465 | $184.47 | $184.45 | $184.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.90 | $951.3048 | $951.31 | $951.25 | $951.30 | |