| 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 | $79.52 | 5.740% | $84.0844 | $84.08 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.76 | 6.266% | $80.5071 | $80.51 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.58 | 10.775% | $78.185 | $78.19 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.67 | 4.426% | $20.5406 | $20.54 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.30 | 5.234% | $45.5663 | $45.57 | $45.55 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.58 | 7.422% | $163.9045 | $163.90 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.61 | 9.801% | $17.1399 | $17.14 | $17.15 | $17.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $457.02 | $489.9278 | $489.93 | $489.95 | $489.90 | |