| 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 | $79.88 | 8.258% | $86.4765 | $86.48 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.25 | 4.734% | $14.9246 | $14.92 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.73 | 11.345% | $170.0572 | $170.06 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.63 | 3.666% | $179.9953 | $180.00 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.97 | 8.486% | $56.3802 | $56.38 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.65 | 5.466% | $39.7079 | $39.71 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.38 | 13.826% | $43.6864 | $43.69 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $548.49 | $591.2281 | $591.24 | $591.25 | $591.30 | |