| 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 | $54.39 | 8.493% | $59.0093 | $59.01 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.84 | 9.758% | $218.2428 | $218.24 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.98 | 10.471% | $87.25 | $87.25 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.93 | 7.556% | $77.365 | $77.37 | $77.35 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.49 | 8.727% | $80.9907 | $80.99 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.66 | 3.223% | $184.4182 | $184.42 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.99 | 9.310% | $126.7887 | $126.79 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.28 | $834.0647 | $834.07 | $834.05 | $834.10 | |