| 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 | $79.99 | 6.300% | $85.0294 | $85.03 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.67 | 5.439% | $26.0118 | $26.01 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.98 | 3.132% | $60.8273 | $60.83 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.66 | 8.169% | $28.8379 | $28.84 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.66 | 12.803% | $12.0248 | $12.02 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.66 | 3.677% | $141.685 | $141.69 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.31 | 13.708% | $117.4717 | $117.47 | $117.45 | $117.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $440.93 | $471.8879 | $471.89 | $471.90 | $471.80 | |