| 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 | $69.60 | 9.143% | $75.9635 | $75.96 | $75.95 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.57 | 7.481% | $86.5974 | $86.60 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.72 | 11.574% | $32.0441 | $32.04 | $32.05 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.89 | 6.125% | $107.0695 | $107.07 | $107.05 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.65 | 10.759% | $94.8651 | $94.87 | $94.85 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.39 | 13.489% | $108.2572 | $108.26 | $108.25 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.79 | 6.678% | $38.1801 | $38.18 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $496.61 | $542.9769 | $542.98 | $542.95 | $543.10 | |