| 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 | $79.90 | 5.425% | $84.2346 | $84.23 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.50 | 6.618% | $131.6732 | $131.67 | $131.65 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.27 | 10.722% | $58.9816 | $58.98 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.54 | 8.769% | $101.7425 | $101.74 | $101.75 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.63 | 4.654% | $74.9637 | $74.96 | $74.95 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.87 | 10.153% | $211.3506 | $211.35 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.64 | 5.858% | $71.6024 | $71.60 | $71.60 | $71.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.35 | $734.5486 | $734.53 | $734.55 | $734.60 | |