| 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 | $75.44 | 10.237% | $83.1628 | $83.16 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.46 | 4.310% | $31.7728 | $31.77 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.72 | 10.516% | $206.3555 | $206.36 | $206.35 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.89 | 13.537% | $236.0321 | $236.03 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.28 | 3.609% | $98.7187 | $98.72 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.74 | 12.453% | $19.9492 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.29 | 10.623% | $9.1706 | $9.17 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $621.82 | $685.1617 | $685.16 | $685.10 | $685.20 | |