| 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 | $78.97 | 7.169% | $84.6314 | $84.63 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.51 | 7.700% | $220.2573 | $220.26 | $220.25 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.96 | 13.297% | $41.8746 | $41.87 | $41.85 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.37 | 12.142% | $80.0357 | $80.04 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.52 | 9.741% | $45.5645 | $45.56 | $45.55 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.66 | 12.321% | $32.1912 | $32.19 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.91 | 8.542% | $34.6358 | $34.64 | $34.65 | $34.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $493.90 | $539.1905 | $539.19 | $539.20 | $539.20 | |