| 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 | $79.39 | 8.399% | $86.058 | $86.06 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.39 | 6.692% | $5.7507 | $5.75 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.82 | 3.505% | $175.7722 | $175.77 | $175.75 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.35 | 8.737% | $71.0596 | $71.06 | $71.05 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.52 | 7.808% | $133.1644 | $133.16 | $133.15 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.25 | 11.303% | $94.8858 | $94.89 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.35 | 6.797% | $50.5684 | $50.57 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $576.07 | $617.2591 | $617.26 | $617.20 | $617.50 | |