| 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 | $27.25 | 8.719% | $29.6259 | $29.63 | $29.65 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.30 | 9.236% | $83.3471 | $83.35 | $83.35 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.78 | 9.297% | $158.2402 | $158.24 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.73 | 10.596% | $199.8802 | $199.88 | $199.90 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.76 | 10.293% | $85.7638 | $85.76 | $85.75 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.38 | 10.797% | $184.344 | $184.34 | $184.35 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.70 | 9.767% | $244.4511 | $244.45 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.90 | $985.6523 | $985.65 | $985.70 | $985.60 | |