| 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 | $79.39 | 5.235% | $83.5461 | $83.55 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.78 | 3.557% | $204.815 | $204.82 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.78 | 9.273% | $218.3056 | $218.31 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.88 | 7.448% | $18.1372 | $18.14 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.46 | 13.717% | $131.2976 | $131.30 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.57 | 10.485% | $35.985 | $35.99 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.87 | 7.433% | $143.8206 | $143.82 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.73 | $835.9071 | $835.93 | $835.90 | $835.80 | |