| 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 | $81.27 | 3.443% | $84.0681 | $84.07 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.36 | 8.595% | $187.1743 | $187.17 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.83 | 9.383% | $41.3796 | $41.38 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.62 | 11.489% | $58.6655 | $58.67 | $58.65 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.76 | 5.512% | $75.7154 | $75.72 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.35 | 4.614% | $15.0121 | $15.01 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.54 | 7.516% | $120.9985 | $121.00 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.73 | $583.0135 | $583.02 | $582.95 | $583.10 | |