| 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 | $75.87 | 6.852% | $81.0686 | $81.07 | $81.05 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.31 | 6.421% | $24.8067 | $24.81 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.41 | 8.295% | $87.08 | $87.08 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.87 | 13.327% | $46.3167 | $46.32 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.98 | 4.723% | $134.0245 | $134.02 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.75 | 6.320% | $147.519 | $147.52 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.30 | 4.302% | $15.9582 | $15.96 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $502.49 | $536.7737 | $536.78 | $536.70 | $536.80 | |