| 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 | $75.28 | 11.607% | $84.0177 | $84.02 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.96 | 3.128% | $18.5218 | $18.52 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.46 | 13.553% | $115.2109 | $115.21 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.82 | 6.765% | $22.2285 | $22.23 | $22.25 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.89 | 5.127% | $169.1388 | $169.14 | $169.15 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.46 | 4.870% | $9.9207 | $9.92 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.67 | 7.760% | $180.6812 | $180.68 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.54 | $599.7196 | $599.72 | $599.70 | $599.60 | |