| 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 | $72.88 | 12.647% | $82.0971 | $82.10 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.86 | 3.387% | $151.8341 | $151.83 | $151.85 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.69 | 9.872% | $115.025 | $115.03 | $115.05 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.99 | 8.207% | $109.2782 | $109.28 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.86 | 8.567% | $38.9321 | $38.93 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.72 | 6.406% | $51.841 | $51.84 | $51.85 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.88 | 8.606% | $48.7424 | $48.74 | $48.75 | $48.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $554.88 | $597.7499 | $597.75 | $597.85 | $597.60 | |