| 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 | $76.79 | 12.367% | $86.2866 | $86.29 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.42 | 12.513% | $39.8521 | $39.85 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.69 | 9.589% | $45.6877 | $45.69 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.44 | 11.184% | $8.2721 | $8.27 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.91 | 9.133% | $27.185 | $27.19 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.41 | 10.489% | $169.5012 | $169.50 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.40 | 3.104% | $164.3478 | $164.35 | $164.35 | $164.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $499.06 | $541.1325 | $541.14 | $541.15 | $541.20 | |