| 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 | $78.95 | 3.699% | $81.8704 | $81.87 | $81.85 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.38 | 11.460% | $86.2477 | $86.25 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.28 | 7.733% | $21.8483 | $21.85 | $21.85 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.57 | 5.410% | $110.2272 | $110.23 | $110.25 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.50 | 4.612% | $143.8415 | $143.84 | $143.85 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.67 | 3.761% | $149.0734 | $149.07 | $149.05 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.77 | 10.772% | $60.6698 | $60.67 | $60.65 | $60.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $617.12 | $653.7783 | $653.78 | $653.75 | $653.70 | |