| 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 | $77.90 | 5.255% | $81.9936 | $81.99 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.90 | 8.666% | $94.4308 | $94.43 | $94.45 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.62 | 11.123% | $24.0248 | $24.02 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.65 | 10.397% | $137.6099 | $137.61 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.98 | 12.354% | $157.2731 | $157.27 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.26 | 6.681% | $6.6782 | $6.68 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.73 | 10.318% | $145.3219 | $145.32 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.04 | $647.3323 | $647.32 | $647.30 | $647.30 | |