| 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 | $82.34 | 5.439% | $86.8185 | $86.82 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.85 | 5.208% | $110.3106 | $110.31 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.86 | 6.168% | $136.8081 | $136.81 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.47 | 3.344% | $120.3648 | $120.36 | $120.35 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.52 | 3.138% | $80.984 | $80.98 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.44 | 9.515% | $5.9576 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.28 | 8.296% | $148.6687 | $148.67 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.76 | $689.9123 | $689.91 | $689.85 | $690.00 | |