| 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 | $75.95 | 5.379% | $80.0354 | $80.04 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.35 | 12.471% | $88.121 | $88.12 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.56 | 12.869% | $238.7857 | $238.79 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.43 | 10.226% | $48.9734 | $48.97 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.37 | 7.744% | $30.567 | $30.57 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.63 | 7.655% | $38.3575 | $38.36 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.49 | 5.645% | $11.0822 | $11.08 | $11.10 | $11.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $484.78 | $535.9222 | $535.93 | $535.90 | $536.00 | |