| 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 | $78.37 | 7.405% | $84.1733 | $84.17 | $84.15 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.60 | 12.541% | $29.9359 | $29.94 | $29.95 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.47 | 9.362% | $192.9911 | $192.99 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.77 | 3.219% | $70.9837 | $70.98 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.41 | 4.835% | $69.6209 | $69.62 | $69.60 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.30 | 12.759% | $158.2009 | $158.20 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.58 | 10.423% | $133.1481 | $133.15 | $133.15 | $133.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.50 | $739.0539 | $739.05 | $739.05 | $739.00 | |