| 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 | $79.79 | 5.312% | $84.0284 | $84.03 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.60 | 9.737% | $10.5348 | $10.53 | $10.55 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.44 | 11.611% | $38.4388 | $38.44 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.38 | 6.763% | $139.1976 | $139.20 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.43 | 11.548% | $22.7893 | $22.79 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.56 | 8.728% | $90.8531 | $90.85 | $90.85 | $90.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.30 | 9.162% | $239.3923 | $239.39 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $577.50 | $625.2343 | $625.23 | $625.30 | $625.20 | |