| 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 | $79.79 | 5.464% | $84.1497 | $84.15 | $84.15 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.69 | 12.250% | $64.757 | $64.76 | $64.75 | $64.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.50 | 8.721% | $217.9856 | $217.99 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.93 | 13.684% | $179.5411 | $179.54 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.69 | 6.363% | $134.7513 | $134.75 | $134.75 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.30 | 6.194% | $214.8305 | $214.83 | $214.85 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.56 | 8.203% | $189.9612 | $189.96 | $189.95 | $190.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.46 | $1,085.9764 | $1,085.98 | $1,086.00 | $1,086.00 | |