| 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 | $81.54 | 3.499% | $84.3931 | $84.39 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.26 | 11.209% | $23.643 | $23.64 | $23.65 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.91 | 13.417% | $8.9713 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.67 | 5.844% | $22.9364 | $22.94 | $22.95 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.98 | 7.273% | $241.3428 | $241.34 | $241.35 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.26 | 8.184% | $63.028 | $63.03 | $63.05 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.88 | 6.136% | $183.4879 | $183.49 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $588.50 | $627.8025 | $627.80 | $627.85 | $627.70 | |