| 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 | $79.95 | 5.338% | $84.2177 | $84.22 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.71 | 13.102% | $22.2924 | $22.29 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.63 | 4.692% | $25.7856 | $25.79 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.55 | 10.434% | $160.7367 | $160.74 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.92 | 9.369% | $76.4708 | $76.47 | $76.45 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.28 | 11.659% | $157.7518 | $157.75 | $157.75 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.86 | 11.870% | $58.0158 | $58.02 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $532.90 | $585.2708 | $585.28 | $585.25 | $585.30 | |