| 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 | $79.65 | 5.476% | $84.0116 | $84.01 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.59 | 3.857% | $233.2524 | $233.25 | $233.25 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.95 | 9.843% | $60.3587 | $60.36 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.50 | 7.872% | $128.907 | $128.91 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.85 | 7.831% | $227.3617 | $227.36 | $227.35 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.56 | 3.281% | $116.2531 | $116.25 | $116.25 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.54 | 3.601% | $226.4096 | $226.41 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.64 | $1,076.5541 | $1,076.55 | $1,076.50 | $1,076.70 | |