| 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 | $77.47 | 10.350% | $85.4881 | $85.49 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.46 | 9.844% | $18.0803 | $18.08 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.96 | 3.507% | $40.3263 | $40.33 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.76 | 5.513% | $144.2996 | $144.30 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.90 | 11.723% | $249.0306 | $249.03 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.84 | 10.567% | $171.2019 | $171.20 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.88 | 5.827% | $148.0308 | $148.03 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.27 | $856.4576 | $856.46 | $856.55 | $856.40 | |