| 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 | $85.50 | 12.870% | $96.5039 | $96.50 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.80 | 11.374% | $72.1704 | $72.17 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.44 | 5.834% | $157.1 | $157.10 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.57 | 9.683% | $58.7572 | $58.76 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.73 | 3.615% | $224.5648 | $224.56 | $224.55 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.50 | 10.850% | $187.8908 | $187.89 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.55 | 9.533% | $21.4137 | $21.41 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.09 | $818.4008 | $818.39 | $818.35 | $818.50 | |