| 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 | $78.64 | 6.362% | $83.6431 | $83.64 | $83.65 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.72 | 12.545% | $69.4628 | $69.46 | $69.45 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.81 | 7.653% | $38.5505 | $38.55 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.62 | 9.802% | $38.0135 | $38.01 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.83 | 5.346% | $48.2801 | $48.28 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.72 | 9.577% | $234.188 | $234.19 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.75 | 3.701% | $27.74 | $27.74 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $497.09 | $539.8780 | $539.87 | $539.90 | $539.90 | |