| 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 | $78.42 | 5.498% | $82.7315 | $82.73 | $82.75 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.34 | 7.117% | $56.065 | $56.07 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.33 | 4.123% | $93.0131 | $93.01 | $93.00 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.50 | 6.432% | $139.9581 | $139.96 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.29 | 12.700% | $30.7558 | $30.76 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.57 | 13.786% | $31.3708 | $31.37 | $31.35 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.50 | 12.443% | $19.6775 | $19.68 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $423.95 | $453.5718 | $453.58 | $453.55 | $453.70 | |