| 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 | $78.78 | 6.813% | $84.1473 | $84.15 | $84.15 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.80 | 6.757% | $139.6382 | $139.64 | $139.65 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.25 | 5.792% | $72.203 | $72.20 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.67 | 9.446% | $155.0521 | $155.05 | $155.05 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.78 | 10.848% | $19.7088 | $19.71 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.81 | 6.705% | $29.6747 | $29.67 | $29.65 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.65 | 8.802% | $76.8686 | $76.87 | $76.85 | $76.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $535.74 | $577.2927 | $577.29 | $577.25 | $577.30 | |