| 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 | $76.26 | 11.597% | $85.1039 | $85.10 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.82 | 7.771% | $80.6343 | $80.63 | $80.65 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.49 | 9.349% | $145.97 | $145.97 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.25 | 3.678% | $62.466 | $62.47 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.83 | 5.572% | $181.4044 | $181.40 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.80 | 7.631% | $7.3189 | $7.32 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.34 | 7.308% | $26.1188 | $26.12 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.79 | $589.0163 | $589.01 | $588.95 | $589.00 | |