| 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 | $78.44 | 6.236% | $83.3315 | $83.33 | $83.35 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.33 | 6.870% | $51.6503 | $51.65 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.36 | 12.228% | $10.5045 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.87 | 3.701% | $220.7483 | $220.75 | $220.75 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.88 | 8.723% | $14.0035 | $14.00 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.61 | 11.402% | $86.4591 | $86.46 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.25 | 8.409% | $139.0345 | $139.03 | $139.05 | $139.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $567.74 | $605.7317 | $605.72 | $605.75 | $605.70 | |