| 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 | $89.38 | 5.375% | $94.1842 | $94.18 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.26 | 9.769% | $194.5765 | $194.58 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.28 | 10.314% | $12.4434 | $12.44 | $12.45 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.66 | 4.243% | $42.3852 | $42.39 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.73 | 9.273% | $19.3741 | $19.37 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.98 | 8.376% | $92.0979 | $92.10 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.31 | 10.847% | $60.201 | $60.20 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $475.60 | $515.2623 | $515.26 | $515.30 | $515.30 | |