| 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 | $80.98 | 4.463% | $84.5941 | $84.59 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.58 | 13.776% | $57.5479 | $57.55 | $57.55 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.25 | 4.287% | $145.2196 | $145.22 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.57 | 13.676% | $260.966 | $260.97 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.65 | 8.731% | $235.5657 | $235.57 | $235.55 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.64 | 3.423% | $13.0727 | $13.07 | $13.05 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.85 | 9.398% | $193.4704 | $193.47 | $193.45 | $193.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.52 | $990.4364 | $990.44 | $990.35 | $990.50 | |