| 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 | $33.63 | 8.125% | $36.3624 | $36.36 | $36.35 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.71 | 4.164% | $60.113 | $60.11 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.80 | 3.298% | $31.8158 | $31.82 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.75 | 13.839% | $78.2643 | $78.26 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.41 | 4.388% | $84.9823 | $84.98 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.86 | 9.310% | $232.6773 | $232.68 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.78 | 5.134% | $61.7978 | $61.80 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $543.94 | $586.0129 | $586.01 | $586.00 | $586.10 | |