| 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 | $78.43 | 10.294% | $86.5036 | $86.50 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.60 | 5.159% | $41.643 | $41.64 | $41.65 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.30 | 11.730% | $241.672 | $241.67 | $241.65 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.57 | 7.776% | $117.0124 | $117.01 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.75 | 10.243% | $181.6253 | $181.63 | $181.65 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.91 | 10.636% | $19.8149 | $19.81 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.61 | 12.138% | $156.5559 | $156.56 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.17 | $844.8271 | $844.82 | $844.80 | $844.80 | |