| 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 | $84.95 | 5.217% | $89.3818 | $89.38 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.89 | 8.526% | $30.2679 | $30.27 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.78 | 6.662% | $110.6938 | $110.69 | $110.70 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.68 | 8.601% | $40.9209 | $40.92 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.40 | 6.794% | $13.2425 | $13.24 | $13.25 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.64 | 5.214% | $259.4998 | $259.50 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.55 | 5.834% | $138.1663 | $138.17 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $643.89 | $682.1730 | $682.17 | $682.15 | $682.20 | |