| 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 | $76.42 | 6.640% | $81.4943 | $81.49 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.78 | 11.383% | $12.0071 | $12.01 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.88 | 3.165% | $200.0163 | $200.02 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.86 | 5.847% | $128.9852 | $128.99 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.33 | 9.520% | $55.1214 | $55.12 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.87 | 5.293% | $245.1958 | $245.20 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.58 | 3.848% | $158.4513 | $158.45 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.72 | $881.2714 | $881.28 | $881.25 | $881.30 | |