| 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 | $78.27 | 7.367% | $84.0362 | $84.04 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.70 | 7.810% | $46.0349 | $46.03 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.54 | 4.167% | $44.3126 | $44.31 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.93 | 6.523% | $6.3168 | $6.32 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.43 | 11.144% | $128.2935 | $128.29 | $128.30 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.94 | 10.562% | $66.2709 | $66.27 | $66.25 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.77 | 6.524% | $159.541 | $159.54 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $494.58 | $534.8059 | $534.80 | $534.80 | $534.70 | |