| 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 | $78.50 | 5.420% | $82.7547 | $82.75 | $82.75 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.59 | 9.225% | $125.1609 | $125.16 | $125.15 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.45 | 7.605% | $125.306 | $125.31 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.79 | 8.838% | $268.6013 | $268.60 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.31 | 11.513% | $170.9606 | $170.96 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.53 | 4.611% | $12.0616 | $12.06 | $12.05 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.41 | 8.176% | $221.1226 | $221.12 | $221.10 | $221.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.58 | $1,005.9677 | $1,005.96 | $1,005.90 | $1,006.10 | |