| 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 | $78.94 | 5.208% | $83.0512 | $83.05 | $83.05 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.33 | 10.551% | $145.1866 | $145.19 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.26 | 9.777% | $29.9252 | $29.93 | $29.95 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.45 | 11.689% | $257.3873 | $257.39 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.60 | 11.800% | $10.7328 | $10.73 | $10.75 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.51 | 7.502% | $96.225 | $96.23 | $96.25 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.43 | 6.418% | $257.9892 | $257.99 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.52 | $880.4973 | $880.51 | $880.60 | $880.50 | |