| 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 | $79.88 | 8.314% | $86.5212 | $86.52 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.59 | 5.788% | $29.1869 | $29.19 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.61 | 3.720% | $133.3943 | $133.39 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.74 | 12.615% | $153.9898 | $153.99 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.94 | 5.825% | $159.7323 | $159.73 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.82 | 10.537% | $273.9328 | $273.93 | $273.95 | $273.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.97 | 12.838% | $169.2231 | $169.22 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.55 | $1,005.9804 | $1,005.97 | $1,006.00 | $1,005.90 | |