| 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 | $82.82 | 3.215% | $85.4827 | $85.48 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.91 | 10.671% | $55.2359 | $55.24 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.65 | 9.735% | $30.3417 | $30.34 | $30.35 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.55 | 9.173% | $247.3314 | $247.33 | $247.35 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.62 | 3.123% | $32.6075 | $32.61 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.31 | 3.543% | $190.8401 | $190.84 | $190.85 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.68 | 7.693% | $9.3478 | $9.35 | $9.35 | $9.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $611.54 | $651.1871 | $651.19 | $651.25 | $651.00 | |