| 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 | $79.55 | 5.832% | $84.1894 | $84.19 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.76 | 8.159% | $256.0772 | $256.08 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.76 | 6.597% | $208.6743 | $208.67 | $208.65 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.25 | 13.870% | $100.4903 | $100.49 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.80 | 13.188% | $283.8755 | $283.88 | $283.90 | $283.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.81 | 4.737% | $82.5432 | $82.54 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.53 | 5.351% | $262.8824 | $262.88 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.46 | $1,278.7323 | $1,278.73 | $1,278.80 | $1,278.80 | |