| 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 | $73.56 | 13.204% | $83.2729 | $83.27 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.82 | 7.444% | $110.4739 | $110.47 | $110.45 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.49 | 5.154% | $114.0816 | $114.08 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.42 | 8.500% | $19.9857 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.70 | 9.287% | $37.9226 | $37.92 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.93 | 9.225% | $152.8385 | $152.84 | $152.85 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.74 | 5.593% | $73.6406 | $73.64 | $73.65 | $73.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.66 | $592.2158 | $592.21 | $592.20 | $592.20 | |