| 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 | $80.74 | 5.700% | $85.3422 | $85.34 | $85.35 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.49 | 5.833% | $17.4519 | $17.45 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.86 | 13.210% | $260.2245 | $260.22 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.54 | 11.774% | $67.668 | $67.67 | $67.65 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.96 | 12.633% | $150.8832 | $150.88 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.29 | 7.866% | $53.1672 | $53.17 | $53.15 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.36 | 12.300% | $117.1963 | $117.20 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $675.24 | $751.9333 | $751.93 | $751.90 | $752.00 | |