| 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 | $79.84 | 3.195% | $82.3909 | $82.39 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.63 | 4.705% | $40.4475 | $40.45 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.77 | 7.802% | $204.5759 | $204.58 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.93 | 9.192% | $102.564 | $102.56 | $102.55 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.28 | 8.692% | $83.9972 | $84.00 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.36 | 10.315% | $7.016 | $7.02 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.36 | 11.433% | $37.174 | $37.17 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $519.17 | $558.1655 | $558.17 | $558.15 | $558.20 | |