| 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 | $79.29 | 6.275% | $84.2654 | $84.27 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.46 | 11.708% | $244.0373 | $244.04 | $244.05 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.37 | 13.867% | $104.0403 | $104.04 | $104.05 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.66 | 12.757% | $66.1433 | $66.14 | $66.15 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.92 | 3.274% | $27.8014 | $27.80 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.38 | 10.368% | $13.6636 | $13.66 | $13.65 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.74 | 10.169% | $18.4423 | $18.44 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $503.82 | $558.3936 | $558.39 | $558.40 | $558.30 | |