| 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 | $74.62 | 11.773% | $83.405 | $83.41 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.30 | 5.256% | $85.5731 | $85.57 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.62 | 3.578% | $22.3936 | $22.39 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.53 | 12.397% | $11.8354 | $11.84 | $11.85 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.88 | 12.803% | $22.4252 | $22.43 | $22.45 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.66 | 10.755% | $10.6989 | $10.70 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.66 | 6.228% | $154.7317 | $154.73 | $154.75 | $154.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $363.27 | $391.0629 | $391.07 | $391.10 | $391.00 | |