| 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 | $85.58 | 8.454% | $92.8149 | $92.81 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.36 | 8.443% | $26.4167 | $26.42 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.94 | 7.868% | $85.151 | $85.15 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.41 | 12.504% | $7.2115 | $7.21 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.83 | 10.342% | $213.8759 | $213.88 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.69 | 13.568% | $150.6934 | $150.69 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.63 | 6.437% | $5.9924 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $527.44 | $582.1558 | $582.15 | $582.15 | $582.20 | |