| 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 | $79.88 | 5.813% | $84.5234 | $84.52 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.66 | 11.627% | $38.6899 | $38.69 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.51 | 12.113% | $113.8059 | $113.81 | $113.80 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.80 | 11.157% | $180.9636 | $180.96 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.63 | 8.794% | $32.2357 | $32.24 | $32.25 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.65 | 4.204% | $178.8662 | $178.87 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.78 | 10.663% | $65.0477 | $65.05 | $65.05 | $65.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.91 | $694.1324 | $694.14 | $694.10 | $694.10 | |