| 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 | $77.46 | 11.380% | $86.2749 | $86.27 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.29 | 11.159% | $90.3612 | $90.36 | $90.35 | $90.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.95 | 9.677% | $129.364 | $129.36 | $129.35 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.25 | 10.302% | $240.7341 | $240.73 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.91 | 4.476% | $58.4125 | $58.41 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.56 | 3.112% | $205.7703 | $205.77 | $205.75 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.55 | 3.485% | $178.5634 | $178.56 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.97 | $989.4804 | $989.46 | $989.40 | $989.60 | |