| 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 | $77.74 | 3.530% | $80.4842 | $80.48 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.85 | 3.795% | $22.6792 | $22.68 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.45 | 5.521% | $16.303 | $16.30 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.28 | 7.190% | $118.2091 | $118.21 | $118.20 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.39 | 11.117% | $29.3238 | $29.32 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.74 | 4.359% | $61.3005 | $61.30 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.75 | 6.746% | $222.8323 | $222.83 | $222.85 | $222.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $519.20 | $551.1321 | $551.12 | $551.15 | $551.10 | |