| 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 | $80.96 | 4.721% | $84.7821 | $84.78 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.75 | 5.723% | $8.1935 | $8.19 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.26 | 6.673% | $14.1448 | $14.14 | $14.15 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.52 | 9.225% | $178.6047 | $178.60 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.74 | 7.588% | $49.2108 | $49.21 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.71 | 5.393% | $101.9256 | $101.93 | $101.95 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.62 | 7.393% | $90.876 | $90.88 | $90.90 | $90.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $492.56 | $527.7375 | $527.73 | $527.80 | $527.70 | |