| 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 | $80.45 | 6.225% | $85.458 | $85.46 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.47 | 11.836% | $113.48 | $113.48 | $113.50 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.99 | 12.303% | $189.7808 | $189.78 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.94 | 6.655% | $249.5087 | $249.51 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.78 | 5.241% | $181.8354 | $181.84 | $181.85 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.32 | 7.138% | $192.1199 | $192.12 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.90 | 13.518% | $268.9241 | $268.92 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.85 | $1,281.1069 | $1,281.11 | $1,281.10 | $1,281.10 | |