| 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 | $83.36 | 8.449% | $90.4031 | $90.40 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.76 | 4.145% | $80.9832 | $80.98 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.76 | 6.518% | $45.5471 | $45.55 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.78 | 7.768% | $21.3165 | $21.32 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.67 | 9.256% | $8.3799 | $8.38 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.33 | 11.511% | $197.7425 | $197.74 | $197.75 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.67 | 13.445% | $157.3142 | $157.31 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.33 | $601.6865 | $601.68 | $601.70 | $601.60 | |