| 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 | $79.62 | 5.824% | $84.2571 | $84.26 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.65 | 4.582% | $52.9708 | $52.97 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.34 | 7.245% | $129.0586 | $129.06 | $129.05 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.53 | 13.418% | $224.0346 | $224.03 | $224.05 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.39 | 4.177% | $145.2123 | $145.21 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.92 | 9.341% | $84.1051 | $84.11 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.27 | 5.305% | $46.6185 | $46.62 | $46.60 | $46.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.72 | $766.2570 | $766.26 | $766.20 | $766.30 | |