| 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 | $5.42 | 7.187% | $5.8095 | $5.81 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.68 | 13.767% | $84.9612 | $84.96 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.68 | 5.218% | $64.8985 | $64.90 | $64.90 | $64.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.73 | 3.598% | $186.1967 | $186.20 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.79 | 9.852% | $45.9072 | $45.91 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.48 | 10.442% | $69.0042 | $69.00 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.90 | 12.360% | $34.7192 | $34.72 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $456.68 | $491.4965 | $491.50 | $491.45 | $491.50 | |