| 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 | $80.59 | 5.834% | $85.2916 | $85.29 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.72 | 11.560% | $82.242 | $82.24 | $82.25 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.30 | 11.211% | $108.2083 | $108.21 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.81 | 13.575% | $149.7032 | $149.70 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.69 | 8.445% | $138.4734 | $138.47 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.54 | 5.233% | $97.3826 | $97.38 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.30 | 12.749% | $21.7606 | $21.76 | $21.75 | $21.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $622.95 | $683.0617 | $683.05 | $683.05 | $683.10 | |