| 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 | $78.99 | 5.745% | $83.528 | $83.53 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.59 | 13.589% | $141.5205 | $141.52 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.37 | 4.861% | $39.1866 | $39.19 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.75 | 7.250% | $227.1019 | $227.10 | $227.10 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.94 | 5.719% | $58.082 | $58.08 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.93 | 12.421% | $174.1739 | $174.17 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.44 | 3.316% | $19.0515 | $19.05 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.01 | $742.6444 | $742.64 | $742.65 | $742.70 | |