| 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 | $60.25 | 6.319% | $64.0572 | $64.06 | $64.05 | $64.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.26 | 8.819% | $77.5444 | $77.54 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.78 | 5.216% | $52.3765 | $52.38 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.53 | 9.599% | $84.9721 | $84.97 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.90 | 9.485% | $95.1425 | $95.14 | $95.15 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.38 | 10.864% | $58.0706 | $58.07 | $58.05 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.80 | 9.249% | $110.123 | $110.12 | $110.10 | $110.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.90 | $542.2863 | $542.28 | $542.25 | $542.30 | |