| 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 | $76.73 | 8.188% | $83.0127 | $83.01 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.42 | 7.144% | $205.095 | $205.10 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.25 | 7.471% | $15.3146 | $15.31 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.55 | 12.288% | $7.3549 | $7.35 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.92 | 13.350% | $6.7103 | $6.71 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.60 | 11.735% | $58.7726 | $58.77 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.91 | 13.512% | $263.2457 | $263.25 | $263.25 | $263.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $579.38 | $639.5058 | $639.50 | $639.45 | $639.50 | |