| 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 | $78.55 | 9.782% | $86.2338 | $86.23 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.47 | 11.654% | $99.8968 | $99.90 | $99.90 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.68 | 9.538% | $104.806 | $104.81 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.91 | 6.350% | $17.9838 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.38 | 10.266% | $53.3467 | $53.35 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.61 | 12.344% | $28.7713 | $28.77 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.86 | 6.736% | $148.2136 | $148.21 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $493.46 | $539.2520 | $539.25 | $539.25 | $539.20 | |