| 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 | $78.57 | 4.525% | $82.1253 | $82.13 | $82.15 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.86 | 8.828% | $84.7335 | $84.73 | $84.75 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.55 | 3.768% | $78.3967 | $78.40 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.84 | 12.648% | $91.0646 | $91.06 | $91.05 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.35 | 3.606% | $16.9396 | $16.94 | $16.95 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.66 | 9.444% | $176.9272 | $176.93 | $176.95 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.38 | 10.872% | $59.1835 | $59.18 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $544.21 | $589.3704 | $589.37 | $589.45 | $589.30 | |