| 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 | $79.28 | 5.715% | $83.8109 | $83.81 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.45 | 5.126% | $202.315 | $202.32 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.75 | 8.863% | $45.4503 | $45.45 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.76 | 7.429% | $10.4851 | $10.49 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.76 | 11.587% | $29.8607 | $29.86 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.25 | 9.851% | $261.72 | $261.72 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.64 | 7.333% | $189.593 | $189.59 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.89 | $823.2350 | $823.24 | $823.20 | $823.30 | |