| 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 | $77.27 | 7.227% | $82.8543 | $82.85 | $82.85 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.25 | 4.476% | $16.9774 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.77 | 9.811% | $84.3019 | $84.30 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.91 | 12.816% | $70.9725 | $70.97 | $70.95 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.57 | 6.529% | $172.1189 | $172.12 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.72 | 10.428% | $115.6402 | $115.64 | $115.65 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.31 | 5.150% | $88.652 | $88.65 | $88.65 | $88.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $583.80 | $631.5172 | $631.51 | $631.50 | $631.60 | |