| 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 | $71.87 | 5.770% | $76.0169 | $76.02 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.56 | 5.419% | $219.8619 | $219.86 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.35 | 8.248% | $88.0597 | $88.06 | $88.05 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.52 | 10.860% | $187.9299 | $187.93 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.76 | 11.374% | $9.7564 | $9.76 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.28 | 13.789% | $142.5549 | $142.55 | $142.55 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.35 | 13.865% | $130.2046 | $130.20 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.69 | $854.3843 | $854.38 | $854.35 | $854.50 | |