| 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 | $81.95 | 5.532% | $86.4835 | $86.48 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.25 | 10.587% | $62.2052 | $62.21 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.43 | 8.182% | $115.1381 | $115.14 | $115.15 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.47 | 6.810% | $79.5414 | $79.54 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.60 | 6.293% | $46.3437 | $46.34 | $46.35 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.61 | 5.215% | $171.0901 | $171.09 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.47 | 12.567% | $160.3742 | $160.37 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $667.78 | $721.1762 | $721.17 | $721.20 | $721.10 | |