| 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 | $78.30 | 10.486% | $86.5105 | $86.51 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.34 | 8.141% | $254.499 | $254.50 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.88 | 11.380% | $6.5491 | $6.55 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.41 | 12.153% | $231.495 | $231.50 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.84 | 6.204% | $169.7565 | $169.76 | $169.75 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.57 | 12.369% | $278.1919 | $278.19 | $278.20 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.77 | 12.830% | $217.5024 | $217.50 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.11 | $1,244.5044 | $1,244.51 | $1,244.50 | $1,244.50 | |