| 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 | $78.40 | 5.171% | $82.4541 | $82.45 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.99 | 7.653% | $125.9432 | $125.94 | $125.95 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.77 | 5.681% | $89.5858 | $89.59 | $89.60 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.35 | 11.413% | $242.1562 | $242.16 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.63 | 3.114% | $242.9675 | $242.97 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.92 | 6.330% | $15.8644 | $15.86 | $15.85 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.73 | 5.790% | $160.5152 | $160.52 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.79 | $959.4864 | $959.49 | $959.45 | $959.60 | |