| 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 | $78.40 | 7.334% | $84.1499 | $84.15 | $84.15 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.60 | 6.411% | $231.5503 | $231.55 | $231.55 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.92 | 13.291% | $238.9534 | $238.95 | $238.95 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.45 | 5.124% | $200.2087 | $200.21 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.96 | 13.253% | $233.2559 | $233.26 | $233.25 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.75 | 12.673% | $79.7161 | $79.72 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.86 | 6.865% | $133.4316 | $133.43 | $133.45 | $133.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.94 | $1,201.2659 | $1,201.27 | $1,201.25 | $1,201.30 | |