| 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 | $77.99 | 7.334% | $83.7098 | $83.71 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.64 | 3.667% | $40.0569 | $40.06 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.39 | 4.573% | $14.0023 | $14.00 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.38 | 10.729% | $210.8059 | $210.81 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.26 | 10.657% | $27.952 | $27.95 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.75 | 9.440% | $248.1552 | $248.16 | $248.15 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.91 | 11.491% | $217.3071 | $217.31 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.32 | $841.9892 | $842.00 | $841.95 | $842.10 | |