| 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 | $77.35 | 8.632% | $84.0269 | $84.03 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.75 | 5.172% | $35.4956 | $35.50 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.97 | 9.437% | $49.2138 | $49.21 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.32 | 12.377% | $256.5792 | $256.58 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.29 | 10.770% | $158.7223 | $158.72 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.39 | 3.831% | $115.6574 | $115.66 | $115.65 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.59 | 13.338% | $27.8698 | $27.87 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $663.66 | $727.5650 | $727.57 | $727.55 | $727.60 | |