| 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 | $78.60 | 5.564% | $82.9733 | $82.97 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.76 | 3.234% | $58.5956 | $58.60 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.54 | 13.340% | $84.4836 | $84.48 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.45 | 3.559% | $27.3914 | $27.39 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.38 | 3.385% | $85.1686 | $85.17 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.79 | 13.847% | $35.0535 | $35.05 | $35.05 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.57 | 12.211% | $195.8867 | $195.89 | $195.90 | $195.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $524.09 | $569.5527 | $569.55 | $569.55 | $569.70 | |