| 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 | $79.72 | 6.781% | $85.1258 | $85.13 | $85.15 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.87 | 6.576% | $41.4261 | $41.43 | $41.45 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.25 | 4.519% | $19.0747 | $19.07 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.61 | 10.660% | $7.3146 | $7.31 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.79 | 5.333% | $41.912 | $41.91 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.60 | 9.319% | $219.2939 | $219.29 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.68 | 6.679% | $80.7347 | $80.73 | $80.75 | $80.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $459.52 | $494.8818 | $494.87 | $494.90 | $494.80 | |