| 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 | $76.83 | 12.565% | $86.4837 | $86.48 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.59 | 8.175% | $93.6687 | $93.67 | $93.65 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.63 | 10.616% | $44.9433 | $44.94 | $44.95 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.78 | 5.805% | $164.823 | $164.82 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.64 | 9.740% | $29.2347 | $29.23 | $29.25 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.37 | 9.501% | $220.5022 | $220.50 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.44 | 10.458% | $59.0288 | $59.03 | $59.05 | $59.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $641.28 | $698.6844 | $698.67 | $698.70 | $698.60 | |