| 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 | $75.99 | 12.308% | $85.3428 | $85.34 | $85.35 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.40 | 10.504% | $56.7991 | $56.80 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.85 | 9.255% | $43.5381 | $43.54 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.64 | 8.600% | $13.727 | $13.73 | $13.75 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.84 | 6.755% | $6.2345 | $6.23 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.43 | 8.164% | $61.0369 | $61.04 | $61.05 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.67 | 9.871% | $228.1691 | $228.17 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $449.82 | $494.8475 | $494.85 | $494.90 | $494.70 | |