| 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 | $76.30 | 10.411% | $84.2436 | $84.24 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.32 | 6.366% | $36.5048 | $36.50 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.73 | 5.715% | $18.7433 | $18.74 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.92 | 12.827% | $224.4355 | $224.44 | $224.45 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.65 | 4.868% | $91.9168 | $91.92 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.83 | 3.191% | $14.2713 | $14.27 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.68 | 13.584% | $118.8997 | $118.90 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $533.43 | $589.0150 | $589.01 | $589.00 | $588.90 | |