| 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 | $78.38 | 7.805% | $84.4976 | $84.50 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.65 | 13.353% | $170.7663 | $170.77 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.29 | 9.209% | $180.5116 | $180.51 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.55 | 12.501% | $227.8708 | $227.87 | $227.85 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.83 | 13.647% | $129.3644 | $129.36 | $129.35 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.44 | 4.805% | $85.3532 | $85.35 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.52 | 10.255% | $21.5218 | $21.52 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.66 | $899.8857 | $899.88 | $899.80 | $900.00 | |