| 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 | $86.73 | 5.478% | $91.4811 | $91.48 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.92 | 11.579% | $52.3529 | $52.35 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.64 | 8.549% | $135.2955 | $135.30 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.75 | 7.732% | $69.7565 | $69.76 | $69.75 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.95 | 11.124% | $257.7521 | $257.75 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.35 | 7.654% | $217.8379 | $217.84 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.70 | 9.807% | $31.5146 | $31.51 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.04 | $855.9906 | $855.99 | $856.00 | $856.10 | |