| 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 | $75.67 | 7.822% | $81.5889 | $81.59 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.36 | 7.610% | $30.5182 | $30.52 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.63 | 12.226% | $116.2998 | $116.30 | $116.30 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.84 | 8.179% | $45.2621 | $45.26 | $45.25 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.59 | 11.741% | $131.3962 | $131.40 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.95 | 10.255% | $124.533 | $124.53 | $124.55 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.31 | 3.765% | $12.7735 | $12.77 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $492.35 | $542.3717 | $542.37 | $542.35 | $542.40 | |