| 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 | $80.49 | 5.328% | $84.7785 | $84.78 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.75 | 8.657% | $43.1912 | $43.19 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.60 | 11.309% | $51.87 | $51.87 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.61 | 5.848% | $152.0083 | $152.01 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.52 | 5.500% | $123.9836 | $123.98 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.37 | 9.722% | $42.1003 | $42.10 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.47 | 7.493% | $15.5542 | $15.55 | $15.55 | $15.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $480.81 | $513.4861 | $513.48 | $513.50 | $513.60 | |