| 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 | $78.99 | 5.371% | $83.2326 | $83.23 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.89 | 3.106% | $80.3093 | $80.31 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.57 | 8.333% | $227.0335 | $227.03 | $227.05 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.87 | 3.528% | $21.6063 | $21.61 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.60 | 4.827% | $129.5662 | $129.57 | $129.55 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.60 | 5.622% | $47.1074 | $47.11 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.55 | 13.496% | $27.8633 | $27.86 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.07 | $616.7186 | $616.72 | $616.70 | $616.70 | |