| 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 | $77.71 | 8.610% | $84.4008 | $84.40 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.80 | 13.664% | $42.965 | $42.97 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.84 | 5.210% | $55.593 | $55.59 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.94 | 3.428% | $87.8517 | $87.85 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.62 | 4.446% | $10.0477 | $10.05 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.89 | 8.680% | $182.4629 | $182.46 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.83 | 7.826% | $87.1558 | $87.16 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $511.63 | $550.4769 | $550.48 | $550.45 | $550.60 | |