| 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 | $80.28 | 6.324% | $85.3569 | $85.36 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.67 | 7.106% | $235.2798 | $235.28 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.51 | 12.419% | $43.2926 | $43.29 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.25 | 3.326% | $90.1519 | $90.15 | $90.15 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.37 | 4.606% | $47.4597 | $47.46 | $47.45 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.31 | 12.508% | $18.3501 | $18.35 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.95 | 6.151% | $36.0383 | $36.04 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $521.34 | $555.9293 | $555.93 | $555.95 | $556.10 | |