| 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 | $77.51 | 10.711% | $85.8121 | $85.81 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.84 | 3.125% | $79.2413 | $79.24 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.41 | 13.535% | $211.6406 | $211.64 | $211.65 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.66 | 13.452% | $40.457 | $40.46 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.92 | 7.478% | $45.0548 | $45.05 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.60 | 11.662% | $52.0345 | $52.03 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.69 | 6.559% | $121.1469 | $121.15 | $121.15 | $121.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.63 | $635.3872 | $635.38 | $635.40 | $635.30 | |