| 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 | $77.87 | 6.575% | $82.99 | $82.99 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.58 | 3.133% | $41.8514 | $41.85 | $41.85 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.79 | 13.442% | $272.0226 | $272.02 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.81 | 7.620% | $26.7005 | $26.70 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.86 | 8.644% | $42.2191 | $42.22 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.77 | 5.473% | $150.5838 | $150.58 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.33 | 5.607% | $142.918 | $142.92 | $142.90 | $142.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $700.01 | $759.2854 | $759.28 | $759.25 | $759.30 | |