| 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 | $82.72 | 3.333% | $85.4771 | $85.48 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.58 | 10.321% | $214.6626 | $214.66 | $214.65 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.75 | 9.747% | $86.4258 | $86.43 | $86.45 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.42 | 8.722% | $6.98 | $6.98 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.49 | 4.847% | $13.0954 | $13.10 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.28 | 8.740% | $212.3475 | $212.35 | $212.35 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.43 | 11.500% | $130.9345 | $130.93 | $130.95 | $130.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.67 | $749.9229 | $749.93 | $750.00 | $749.90 | |