| 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 | $75.82 | 5.375% | $79.8953 | $79.90 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.59 | 11.140% | $236.2725 | $236.27 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.90 | 11.745% | $27.8245 | $27.82 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.30 | 9.866% | $25.5988 | $25.60 | $25.60 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.88 | 6.662% | $105.4674 | $105.47 | $105.45 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.93 | 5.575% | $9.4278 | $9.43 | $9.45 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.72 | 10.141% | $26.1254 | $26.13 | $26.15 | $26.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $468.14 | $510.6117 | $510.62 | $510.60 | $510.60 | |