| 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 | $94.45 | 9.443% | $103.3689 | $103.37 | $103.35 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.77 | 10.214% | $181.5996 | $181.60 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.97 | 13.456% | $266.5876 | $266.59 | $266.60 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.88 | 8.677% | $50.9478 | $50.95 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.59 | 11.846% | $138.2305 | $138.23 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.66 | 4.447% | $74.8467 | $74.85 | $74.85 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.53 | 9.346% | $50.8787 | $50.88 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.85 | $866.4598 | $866.47 | $866.50 | $866.40 | |