| 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 | $80.52 | 4.772% | $84.3624 | $84.36 | $84.35 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.29 | 5.110% | $50.7576 | $50.76 | $50.75 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.76 | 5.278% | $196.6172 | $196.62 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.64 | 12.462% | $38.9568 | $38.96 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.83 | 10.827% | $57.4416 | $57.44 | $57.45 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.52 | 12.860% | $80.7175 | $80.72 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.40 | 9.833% | $183.8604 | $183.86 | $183.85 | $183.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.96 | $692.7135 | $692.72 | $692.65 | $692.80 | |