| 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 | $77.75 | 6.127% | $82.5137 | $82.51 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.54 | 7.661% | $17.8071 | $17.81 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.86 | 6.326% | $48.7611 | $48.76 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.92 | 6.674% | $30.8501 | $30.85 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.36 | 7.606% | $186.5458 | $186.55 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.66 | 5.466% | $119.8727 | $119.87 | $119.85 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.62 | 11.283% | $29.6235 | $29.62 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $482.71 | $515.9740 | $515.97 | $515.90 | $516.00 | |