| 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 | $79.70 | 7.259% | $85.4854 | $85.49 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.71 | 9.727% | $118.187 | $118.19 | $118.20 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.58 | 9.376% | $55.3224 | $55.32 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.97 | 6.701% | $54.3855 | $54.39 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.36 | 7.362% | $189.3436 | $189.34 | $189.35 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.89 | 6.596% | $9.4764 | $9.48 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.63 | 6.370% | $111.2949 | $111.29 | $111.30 | $111.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.84 | $623.4952 | $623.50 | $623.55 | $623.50 | |