| 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 | $79.65 | 8.571% | $86.4768 | $86.48 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.66 | 4.114% | $69.4024 | $69.40 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.31 | 4.657% | $252.5478 | $252.55 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.45 | 10.462% | $150.7254 | $150.73 | $150.75 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.55 | 6.693% | $227.8429 | $227.84 | $227.85 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.27 | 5.590% | $53.0801 | $53.08 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.68 | 4.623% | $249.7142 | $249.71 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.57 | $1,089.7896 | $1,089.79 | $1,089.85 | $1,089.70 | |