| 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 | $79.91 | 5.333% | $84.1716 | $84.17 | $84.15 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.78 | 8.326% | $52.8414 | $52.84 | $52.85 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.45 | 4.351% | $158.0396 | $158.04 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.63 | 7.263% | $247.3807 | $247.38 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.73 | 10.466% | $52.7254 | $52.73 | $52.75 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.90 | 6.434% | $161.6732 | $161.67 | $161.65 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.94 | 6.375% | $23.3387 | $23.34 | $23.35 | $23.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.34 | $780.1706 | $780.17 | $780.20 | $780.10 | |