| 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 | $75.85 | 8.282% | $82.1319 | $82.13 | $82.15 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.48 | 5.653% | $46.9945 | $46.99 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.61 | 9.556% | $42.2996 | $42.30 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.34 | 9.513% | $142.7392 | $142.74 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.42 | 9.844% | $21.3317 | $21.33 | $21.35 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.72 | 11.754% | $181.8461 | $181.85 | $181.85 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.69 | 5.841% | $9.1976 | $9.20 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $480.11 | $526.5406 | $526.54 | $526.60 | $526.40 | |