| 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 | $82.89 | 4.622% | $86.7212 | $86.72 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.31 | 11.451% | $17.0631 | $17.06 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.49 | 8.795% | $36.4354 | $36.44 | $36.45 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.97 | 7.255% | $29.9992 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.66 | 5.277% | $74.3887 | $74.39 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.35 | 4.349% | $56.7137 | $56.71 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.76 | 11.415% | $179.1108 | $179.11 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $445.43 | $480.4321 | $480.43 | $480.40 | $480.40 | |