| 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 | $78.87 | 5.417% | $83.1424 | $83.14 | $83.15 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.88 | 5.351% | $142.0974 | $142.10 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.83 | 9.569% | $52.4069 | $52.41 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.64 | 13.579% | $162.0091 | $162.01 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.50 | 12.845% | $84.0695 | $84.07 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.27 | 4.662% | $13.8886 | $13.89 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.84 | 8.376% | $133.1291 | $133.13 | $133.15 | $133.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $614.83 | $670.7430 | $670.75 | $670.75 | $670.70 | |