| 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 | $78.40 | 10.306% | $86.4799 | $86.48 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.82 | 5.610% | $213.1421 | $213.14 | $213.15 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.26 | 13.355% | $267.8125 | $267.81 | $267.80 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.57 | 8.866% | $10.4185 | $10.42 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.64 | 3.530% | $82.4513 | $82.45 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.26 | 11.649% | $255.9665 | $255.97 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.39 | 8.193% | $227.6273 | $227.63 | $227.65 | $227.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.34 | $1,143.8981 | $1,143.90 | $1,143.90 | $1,143.90 | |