| 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 | $80.71 | 7.375% | $86.6624 | $86.66 | $86.65 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.85 | 3.822% | $77.7108 | $77.71 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.54 | 13.620% | $71.0579 | $71.06 | $71.05 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.32 | 13.635% | $106.0442 | $106.04 | $106.05 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.50 | 4.656% | $15.1751 | $15.18 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.31 | 4.819% | $16.0478 | $16.05 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.27 | 12.550% | $121.8579 | $121.86 | $121.85 | $121.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $449.50 | $494.5561 | $494.56 | $494.55 | $494.60 | |