| 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 | $78.46 | 9.250% | $85.7176 | $85.72 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.33 | 7.638% | $38.0285 | $38.03 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.93 | 6.698% | $260.2684 | $260.27 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.59 | 9.354% | $212.7919 | $212.79 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.44 | 3.592% | $50.18 | $50.18 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.49 | 3.345% | $34.6102 | $34.61 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.87 | 7.468% | $159.9876 | $159.99 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.11 | $841.5842 | $841.59 | $841.60 | $841.60 | |