| 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 | $78.85 | 5.824% | $83.4422 | $83.44 | $83.45 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.26 | 8.603% | $264.1877 | $264.19 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.76 | 5.551% | $52.5222 | $52.52 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.38 | 8.843% | $214.8343 | $214.83 | $214.85 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.74 | 5.722% | $40.9567 | $40.96 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.44 | 3.762% | $59.6009 | $59.60 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.33 | 6.124% | $14.1463 | $14.15 | $14.15 | $14.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $678.76 | $729.6903 | $729.69 | $729.70 | $729.60 | |