| 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 | $79.90 | 3.298% | $82.5351 | $82.54 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.55 | 5.217% | $14.2569 | $14.26 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.95 | 12.161% | $71.727 | $71.73 | $71.75 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.62 | 12.574% | $47.979 | $47.98 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.27 | 5.286% | $115.046 | $115.05 | $115.05 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.53 | 11.730% | $186.064 | $186.06 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.63 | 7.625% | $26.508 | $26.51 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $500.45 | $544.1160 | $544.13 | $544.15 | $544.10 | |