| 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 | $80.75 | 7.182% | $86.5495 | $86.55 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.26 | 7.501% | $6.7296 | $6.73 | $6.75 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.43 | 4.311% | $29.6556 | $29.66 | $29.65 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.55 | 6.378% | $33.5623 | $33.56 | $33.55 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.60 | 7.798% | $230.2565 | $230.26 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.39 | 6.461% | $146.2668 | $146.27 | $146.25 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.62 | 3.856% | $66.0732 | $66.07 | $66.05 | $66.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $561.60 | $599.0935 | $599.10 | $599.05 | $599.20 | |