| 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 | $79.51 | 8.763% | $86.4775 | $86.48 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.69 | 10.531% | $63.7653 | $63.77 | $63.75 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.74 | 10.445% | $219.4984 | $219.50 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.97 | 3.208% | $179.551 | $179.55 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.95 | 7.245% | $240.1752 | $240.18 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.53 | 4.197% | $120.3788 | $120.38 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.99 | 8.551% | $168.2432 | $168.24 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.38 | $1,078.0894 | $1,078.10 | $1,078.15 | $1,078.20 | |