| 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 | 9.576% | $85.1953 | $85.20 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.97 | 9.724% | $69.0932 | $69.09 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.27 | 3.406% | $150.2179 | $150.22 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.58 | 9.775% | $151.0284 | $151.03 | $151.05 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.40 | 8.393% | $37.2872 | $37.29 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.89 | 13.835% | $88.6661 | $88.67 | $88.65 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.60 | 4.851% | $31.0359 | $31.04 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $565.46 | $612.5240 | $612.54 | $612.55 | $612.50 | |