| 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 | $86.38 | 6.556% | $92.0431 | $92.04 | $92.05 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.78 | 4.434% | $58.2533 | $58.25 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.74 | 7.327% | $56.6043 | $56.60 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.85 | 12.171% | $45.8219 | $45.82 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.65 | 5.605% | $125.3003 | $125.30 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.65 | 10.143% | $120.7718 | $120.77 | $120.75 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.69 | 11.779% | $129.3171 | $129.32 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $579.74 | $628.1118 | $628.10 | $628.05 | $628.10 | |