| 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 | $77.37 | 5.242% | $81.4257 | $81.43 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.67 | 3.126% | $49.1602 | $49.16 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.83 | 7.530% | $148.2086 | $148.21 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.60 | 13.767% | $8.6463 | $8.65 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.83 | 8.616% | $59.5542 | $59.55 | $59.55 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.78 | 11.354% | $128.9257 | $128.93 | $128.95 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.82 | 10.713% | $20.8362 | $20.84 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $459.90 | $496.7569 | $496.77 | $496.80 | $496.70 | |