| 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 | $77.91 | 7.153% | $83.4829 | $83.48 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.95 | 11.597% | $41.2351 | $41.24 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.55 | 4.413% | $6.8391 | $6.84 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.99 | 11.370% | $37.8547 | $37.85 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.83 | 12.272% | $263.6483 | $263.65 | $263.65 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.96 | 4.553% | $141.1047 | $141.10 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.84 | 9.359% | $62.1597 | $62.16 | $62.15 | $62.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $582.03 | $636.3245 | $636.32 | $636.35 | $636.30 | |