| 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 | $78.35 | 5.339% | $82.5331 | $82.53 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.74 | 10.754% | $144.7998 | $144.80 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.71 | 10.674% | $84.898 | $84.90 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.93 | 3.241% | $57.7427 | $57.74 | $57.75 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.80 | 4.137% | $205.983 | $205.98 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.77 | 7.619% | $207.4571 | $207.46 | $207.45 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.71 | 13.323% | $176.4552 | $176.46 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.01 | $959.8689 | $959.87 | $959.90 | $959.90 | |