| 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 | $78.86 | 7.125% | $84.4788 | $84.48 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.76 | 5.548% | $223.5084 | $223.51 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.42 | 5.322% | $108.924 | $108.92 | $108.90 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.75 | 12.680% | $156.3435 | $156.34 | $156.35 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.38 | 11.137% | $191.578 | $191.58 | $191.60 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.92 | 9.619% | $260.8055 | $260.81 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.66 | 9.146% | $244.1159 | $244.12 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.75 | $1,269.7541 | $1,269.76 | $1,269.75 | $1,269.70 | |