| 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 | $79.60 | 3.850% | $82.6646 | $82.66 | $82.65 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.87 | 4.370% | $156.4193 | $156.42 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.75 | 3.540% | $132.2724 | $132.27 | $132.25 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.72 | 6.545% | $6.0944 | $6.09 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.98 | 8.421% | $203.8098 | $203.81 | $203.80 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.45 | 5.863% | $16.3558 | $16.36 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.50 | 3.191% | $94.4198 | $94.42 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.87 | $692.0361 | $692.03 | $691.95 | $692.10 | |