| 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 | $79.40 | 6.430% | $84.5054 | $84.51 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.56 | 5.570% | $61.8218 | $61.82 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.92 | 9.247% | $75.293 | $75.29 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.79 | 4.509% | $29.0431 | $29.04 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.76 | 3.630% | $159.3415 | $159.34 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.54 | 10.343% | $199.2133 | $199.21 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.71 | 8.582% | $106.0955 | $106.10 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.68 | $715.3136 | $715.31 | $715.30 | $715.20 | |