| 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 | $77.41 | 8.790% | $84.2143 | $84.21 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.66 | 5.804% | $50.4262 | $50.43 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.51 | 13.185% | $131.8718 | $131.87 | $131.85 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.71 | 12.247% | $137.7383 | $137.74 | $137.75 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.98 | 11.779% | $159.8216 | $159.82 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.58 | 6.177% | $56.8896 | $56.89 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.57 | 3.363% | $50.2034 | $50.20 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $609.42 | $671.1652 | $671.16 | $671.15 | $671.10 | |