| 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 | $79.67 | 5.493% | $84.0463 | $84.05 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.76 | 5.362% | $231.5435 | $231.54 | $231.55 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.79 | 8.553% | $55.1341 | $55.13 | $55.15 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.71 | 8.292% | $230.3479 | $230.35 | $230.35 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.36 | 5.434% | $193.3238 | $193.32 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.31 | 13.846% | $149.4912 | $149.49 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.36 | 9.443% | $92.3261 | $92.33 | $92.35 | $92.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.96 | $1,036.2129 | $1,036.21 | $1,036.25 | $1,036.00 | |