| 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 | $77.86 | 5.869% | $82.4296 | $82.43 | $82.45 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.77 | 8.835% | $268.5721 | $268.57 | $268.55 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.75 | 5.747% | $110.77 | $110.77 | $110.75 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.25 | 5.412% | $122.5415 | $122.54 | $122.55 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.36 | 9.837% | $264.0042 | $264.00 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.95 | 3.734% | $178.3706 | $178.37 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.91 | 12.307% | $60.5447 | $60.54 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.85 | $1,087.2327 | $1,087.22 | $1,087.20 | $1,087.20 | |