| 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 | $81.64 | 4.625% | $85.4159 | $85.42 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.73 | 6.226% | $94.2543 | $94.25 | $94.25 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.60 | 12.208% | $221.723 | $221.72 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.84 | 9.646% | $180.7405 | $180.74 | $180.75 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.37 | 8.782% | $34.1249 | $34.12 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.56 | 11.351% | $104.18 | $104.18 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.81 | 7.180% | $29.8068 | $29.81 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $685.55 | $750.2454 | $750.24 | $750.20 | $750.20 | |