| 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 | $74.94 | 12.150% | $84.0452 | $84.05 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.59 | 7.623% | $55.5227 | $55.52 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.82 | 9.262% | $170.252 | $170.25 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.81 | 13.135% | $146.8605 | $146.86 | $146.85 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.50 | 9.475% | $159.2861 | $159.29 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.37 | 9.198% | $177.3048 | $177.30 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.45 | 12.539% | $269.4746 | $269.47 | $269.45 | $269.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.48 | $1,062.7459 | $1,062.74 | $1,062.70 | $1,062.80 | |