| 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 | $78.29 | 5.487% | $82.5858 | $82.59 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.29 | 5.180% | $36.0662 | $36.07 | $36.05 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.30 | 11.642% | $240.3652 | $240.37 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.28 | 10.384% | $31.2166 | $31.22 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.43 | 7.186% | $147.3057 | $147.31 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.62 | 6.500% | $208.3353 | $208.34 | $208.35 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.90 | 7.211% | $205.7379 | $205.74 | $205.75 | $205.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.11 | $951.6127 | $951.64 | $951.60 | $951.60 | |