| 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 | $78.95 | 5.728% | $83.4723 | $83.47 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.78 | 8.777% | $22.6039 | $22.60 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.90 | 9.139% | $141.7716 | $141.77 | $141.75 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.29 | 12.384% | $105.9669 | $105.97 | $105.95 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.65 | 6.505% | $18.7981 | $18.80 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.34 | 5.665% | $48.9652 | $48.97 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.30 | 11.404% | $209.7737 | $209.77 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $576.21 | $631.3517 | $631.35 | $631.25 | $631.50 | |