| 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 | $78.83 | 9.706% | $86.4812 | $86.48 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.62 | 13.701% | $139.4202 | $139.42 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.73 | 9.859% | $253.4777 | $253.48 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.96 | 7.368% | $12.8412 | $12.84 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.98 | 4.195% | $18.7343 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.57 | 10.472% | $17.2005 | $17.20 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.58 | 5.461% | $37.523 | $37.52 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $513.27 | $565.6781 | $565.67 | $565.70 | $565.60 | |