| 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 | $78.36 | 9.198% | $85.5676 | $85.57 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.57 | 9.749% | $8.308 | $8.31 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.77 | 5.775% | $67.4527 | $67.45 | $67.45 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.79 | 3.737% | $79.6596 | $79.66 | $79.65 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.49 | 8.316% | $50.3561 | $50.36 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.96 | 6.682% | $24.4942 | $24.49 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.66 | 8.821% | $265.1532 | $265.15 | $265.15 | $265.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.60 | $580.9914 | $580.99 | $580.95 | $581.20 | |