| 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 | $81.63 | 5.687% | $86.2723 | $86.27 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.69 | 6.683% | $10.3376 | $10.34 | $10.35 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.83 | 8.310% | $238.0979 | $238.10 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.88 | 8.480% | $53.025 | $53.03 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.77 | 5.208% | $32.3725 | $32.37 | $32.35 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.95 | 9.148% | $73.0746 | $73.07 | $73.05 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.67 | 12.237% | $44.5244 | $44.52 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $497.42 | $537.7043 | $537.70 | $537.65 | $537.70 | |