| 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 | $71.26 | 11.786% | $79.6587 | $79.66 | $79.65 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.41 | 4.238% | $84.8602 | $84.86 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.86 | 13.644% | $74.8459 | $74.85 | $74.85 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.63 | 11.363% | $235.6775 | $235.68 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.98 | 12.632% | $50.6619 | $50.66 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.80 | 7.663% | $39.62 | $39.62 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.32 | 6.464% | $21.6335 | $21.63 | $21.65 | $21.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $532.26 | $586.9577 | $586.96 | $586.95 | $587.00 | |