| 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 | $75.44 | 5.376% | $79.4957 | $79.50 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.54 | 13.513% | $218.5579 | $218.56 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.85 | 5.313% | $214.6806 | $214.68 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.51 | 9.638% | $166.1125 | $166.11 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.62 | 8.104% | $220.1214 | $220.12 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.89 | 11.319% | $58.8766 | $58.88 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.38 | 7.588% | $173.6255 | $173.63 | $173.65 | $173.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.23 | $1,131.4702 | $1,131.48 | $1,131.50 | $1,131.50 | |