| 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 | $79.54 | 7.705% | $85.6686 | $85.67 | $85.65 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.29 | 7.106% | $172.7513 | $172.75 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.54 | 5.306% | $30.0543 | $30.05 | $30.05 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.80 | 13.683% | $83.8981 | $83.90 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.27 | 10.841% | $52.3945 | $52.39 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.67 | 3.390% | $56.5233 | $56.52 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.72 | 10.517% | $73.7369 | $73.74 | $73.75 | $73.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $511.83 | $555.0270 | $555.02 | $555.00 | $555.10 | |