| 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 | $52.39 | 7.625% | $56.3847 | $56.38 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.40 | 3.760% | $87.5734 | $87.57 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.97 | 5.710% | $75.0224 | $75.02 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.45 | 3.740% | $104.2068 | $104.21 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.28 | 8.161% | $141.9938 | $141.99 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.54 | 7.216% | $112.0836 | $112.08 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.73 | 13.598% | $260.9687 | $260.97 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.76 | $838.2334 | $838.22 | $838.20 | $838.30 | |