| 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 | $79.95 | 5.249% | $84.1466 | $84.15 | $84.15 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.31 | 4.494% | $68.245 | $68.25 | $68.25 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.57 | 9.219% | $256.195 | $256.20 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.34 | 9.168% | $13.4713 | $13.47 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.33 | 4.857% | $135.6116 | $135.61 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.34 | 7.820% | $43.4946 | $43.49 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.60 | 4.314% | $31.9201 | $31.92 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $592.44 | $633.0842 | $633.09 | $633.05 | $633.00 | |