| 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 | $82.48 | 3.139% | $85.069 | $85.07 | $85.05 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.42 | 13.854% | $49.4354 | $49.44 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.45 | 8.820% | $158.2787 | $158.28 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.71 | 8.522% | $270.9903 | $270.99 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.47 | 5.377% | $34.2159 | $34.22 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.62 | 6.366% | $71.9247 | $71.92 | $71.90 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.67 | 10.478% | $48.2457 | $48.25 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $664.82 | $718.1597 | $718.17 | $718.15 | $718.10 | |