| 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 | $75.80 | 11.394% | $84.4367 | $84.44 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.88 | 10.240% | $165.2277 | $165.23 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.27 | 5.409% | $21.3664 | $21.37 | $21.35 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.86 | 9.265% | $215.0991 | $215.10 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.91 | 13.473% | $48.6913 | $48.69 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.98 | 7.457% | $253.577 | $253.58 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.60 | 8.160% | $95.8298 | $95.83 | $95.85 | $95.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.30 | $884.2280 | $884.24 | $884.30 | $884.20 | |