| 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 | $82.65 | 4.614% | $86.4635 | $86.46 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.87 | 5.662% | $259.7912 | $259.79 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.42 | 7.269% | $209.6251 | $209.63 | $209.65 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.47 | 5.539% | $166.1923 | $166.19 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.56 | 11.211% | $56.2283 | $56.23 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.45 | 12.113% | $163.0684 | $163.07 | $163.05 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.94 | 9.704% | $107.4441 | $107.44 | $107.45 | $107.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.36 | $1,048.8129 | $1,048.81 | $1,048.85 | $1,048.80 | |