| 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 | $86.25 | 7.189% | $92.4505 | $92.45 | $92.45 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.65 | 6.509% | $255.2488 | $255.25 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.74 | 7.440% | $37.3247 | $37.32 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.46 | 3.401% | $49.0741 | $49.07 | $49.05 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.57 | 10.784% | $92.5822 | $92.58 | $92.60 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.81 | 8.405% | $84.3499 | $84.35 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.50 | 11.173% | $248.4717 | $248.47 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.98 | $859.5019 | $859.49 | $859.45 | $859.50 | |