| 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 | $82.74 | 3.326% | $85.4919 | $85.49 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.96 | 9.614% | $42.7056 | $42.71 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.62 | 12.791% | $272.5256 | $272.53 | $272.55 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.81 | 6.793% | $68.1446 | $68.14 | $68.15 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.73 | 7.585% | $251.4584 | $251.46 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.82 | 11.230% | $55.4148 | $55.41 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.92 | 8.264% | $188.2927 | $188.29 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.60 | $964.0336 | $964.03 | $964.05 | $964.00 | |