| 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 | $138.70 | 9.325% | $151.6338 | $151.63 | $151.65 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.52 | 8.687% | $80.9936 | $80.99 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.29 | 7.596% | $48.7302 | $48.73 | $48.75 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.40 | 5.848% | $84.0433 | $84.04 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.42 | 4.736% | $30.8133 | $30.81 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.79 | 7.811% | $61.2259 | $61.23 | $61.25 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.74 | 4.299% | $83.168 | $83.17 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $503.86 | $540.6081 | $540.60 | $540.65 | $540.50 | |