| 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 | $79.64 | 5.552% | $84.0616 | $84.06 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.26 | 9.429% | $73.6019 | $73.60 | $73.60 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.57 | 7.430% | $17.8012 | $17.80 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.98 | 12.124% | $50.4334 | $50.43 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.28 | 6.328% | $21.5633 | $21.56 | $21.55 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.39 | 6.780% | $111.4676 | $111.47 | $111.45 | $111.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.82 | 4.666% | $217.5169 | $217.52 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.94 | $576.4459 | $576.44 | $576.40 | $576.50 | |