| 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 | $79.30 | 7.298% | $85.0873 | $85.09 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.35 | 7.750% | $16.5396 | $16.54 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.31 | 5.749% | $15.1327 | $15.13 | $15.15 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.50 | 3.303% | $61.4653 | $61.47 | $61.45 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.27 | 3.282% | $177.9239 | $177.92 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.64 | 6.606% | $240.5458 | $240.55 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.70 | 6.641% | $120.1844 | $120.18 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.07 | $716.8790 | $716.88 | $716.90 | $716.80 | |