| 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 | $78.55 | 3.825% | $81.5545 | $81.55 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.41 | 5.368% | $112.1221 | $112.12 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.62 | 7.657% | $256.8911 | $256.89 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.30 | 7.571% | $116.4994 | $116.50 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.36 | 8.740% | $13.4403 | $13.44 | $13.45 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.61 | 5.450% | $94.4937 | $94.49 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.67 | 10.165% | $24.9744 | $24.97 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.52 | $699.9755 | $699.96 | $699.95 | $700.00 | |