| 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 | $73.63 | 12.817% | $83.0672 | $83.07 | $83.05 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.38 | 5.805% | $180.2706 | $180.27 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.30 | 12.223% | $269.6719 | $269.67 | $269.65 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.94 | 8.663% | $87.9518 | $87.95 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.41 | 10.598% | $168.5624 | $168.56 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.84 | 4.778% | $30.218 | $30.22 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.80 | 4.691% | $146.358 | $146.36 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.30 | $966.0999 | $966.10 | $966.00 | $966.30 | |