| 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 | $79.50 | 5.177% | $83.6157 | $83.62 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.65 | 5.259% | $148.0468 | $148.05 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.53 | 13.315% | $254.4262 | $254.43 | $254.45 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.77 | 4.246% | $126.9404 | $126.94 | $126.95 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.55 | 8.483% | $249.0227 | $249.02 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.72 | 13.830% | $8.7877 | $8.79 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.39 | 10.443% | $92.0984 | $92.10 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.11 | $962.9379 | $962.95 | $962.95 | $962.80 | |