| 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 | $78.68 | 5.531% | $83.0318 | $83.03 | $83.05 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.79 | 7.289% | $36.253 | $36.25 | $36.25 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.81 | 11.850% | $276.057 | $276.06 | $276.05 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.53 | 4.701% | $35.1062 | $35.11 | $35.10 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.29 | 7.804% | $15.4052 | $15.41 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.73 | 3.212% | $62.6806 | $62.68 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.93 | 13.831% | $21.5482 | $21.55 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $486.76 | $530.0820 | $530.09 | $530.10 | $530.10 | |