| 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 | $75.35 | 8.461% | $81.7254 | $81.73 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.91 | 5.286% | $50.4425 | $50.44 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.40 | 8.196% | $18.8261 | $18.83 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.67 | 6.656% | $10.3136 | $10.31 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.87 | 13.508% | $171.2495 | $171.25 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.95 | 4.580% | $141.1307 | $141.13 | $141.15 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.70 | 8.392% | $51.703 | $51.70 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $483.85 | $525.3908 | $525.39 | $525.45 | $525.20 | |