| 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 | $85.78 | 5.350% | $90.3692 | $90.37 | $90.35 | $90.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.58 | 13.169% | $8.5782 | $8.58 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.96 | 9.651% | $46.0096 | $46.01 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.39 | 6.698% | $126.3198 | $126.32 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.50 | 8.376% | $53.6461 | $53.65 | $53.65 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.87 | 10.574% | $260.8109 | $260.81 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.60 | 11.602% | $256.2382 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.68 | $841.9720 | $841.98 | $841.95 | $841.90 | |