| 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 | $81.67 | 5.632% | $86.2697 | $86.27 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.31 | 7.656% | $70.3101 | $70.31 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.35 | 12.790% | $47.7666 | $47.77 | $47.75 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.97 | 12.384% | $230.3535 | $230.35 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.65 | 8.807% | $58.375 | $58.38 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.34 | 12.497% | $51.0061 | $51.01 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.85 | 10.436% | $20.8172 | $20.82 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $512.14 | $564.8982 | $564.91 | $564.85 | $565.00 | |