| 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 | $76.48 | 12.239% | $85.8404 | $85.84 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.62 | 5.699% | $49.2769 | $49.28 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.37 | 5.423% | $152.1992 | $152.20 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.67 | 8.506% | $139.6147 | $139.61 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.98 | 10.844% | $21.0382 | $21.04 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.44 | 6.470% | $43.0565 | $43.06 | $43.05 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.74 | 12.847% | $109.1682 | $109.17 | $109.15 | $109.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.30 | $600.1941 | $600.20 | $600.20 | $600.20 | |