| 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 | $78.28 | 4.856% | $82.0813 | $82.08 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.30 | 13.549% | $120.7026 | $120.70 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.33 | 10.839% | $38.051 | $38.05 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.75 | 13.470% | $173.3254 | $173.33 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.57 | 11.310% | $129.7541 | $129.75 | $129.75 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.58 | 6.141% | $129.0462 | $129.05 | $129.05 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.35 | 8.250% | $6.8739 | $6.87 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $616.16 | $679.8345 | $679.83 | $679.85 | $679.90 | |