| 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 | $78.72 | 5.461% | $83.0189 | $83.02 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.37 | 4.733% | $96.7419 | $96.74 | $96.75 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.36 | 11.148% | $120.44 | $120.44 | $120.45 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.64 | 9.129% | $46.5326 | $46.53 | $46.55 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.29 | 11.804% | $39.4556 | $39.46 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.25 | 4.172% | $182.5614 | $182.56 | $182.55 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.88 | 12.195% | $8.841 | $8.84 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.51 | $577.5914 | $577.59 | $577.60 | $577.50 | |