| 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 | $77.37 | 5.425% | $81.5673 | $81.57 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.86 | 3.659% | $162.5995 | $162.60 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.29 | 9.537% | $53.9908 | $53.99 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.73 | 7.363% | $38.3608 | $38.36 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.58 | 12.463% | $191.8394 | $191.84 | $191.85 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.97 | 10.431% | $123.6496 | $123.65 | $123.65 | $123.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.81 | 3.677% | $35.0532 | $35.05 | $35.05 | $35.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.61 | $687.0606 | $687.06 | $687.05 | $687.10 | |