| 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 | $79.85 | 4.269% | $83.2588 | $83.26 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.72 | 9.815% | $142.452 | $142.45 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.52 | 4.856% | $35.1477 | $35.15 | $35.15 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.40 | 8.739% | $22.1828 | $22.18 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.70 | 6.731% | $126.6897 | $126.69 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.64 | 8.668% | $94.15 | $94.15 | $94.15 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.78 | 7.772% | $46.1049 | $46.10 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $511.61 | $549.9859 | $549.98 | $550.00 | $550.10 | |