| 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 | $82.80 | 5.701% | $87.5204 | $87.52 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.94 | 7.866% | $18.2725 | $18.27 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.60 | 12.538% | $74.9503 | $74.95 | $74.95 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.77 | 13.740% | $252.2412 | $252.24 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.86 | 7.345% | $127.5903 | $127.59 | $127.60 | $127.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.28 | 7.498% | $57.2749 | $57.27 | $57.25 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.84 | 3.236% | $214.5657 | $214.57 | $214.55 | $214.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.09 | $832.4153 | $832.41 | $832.35 | $832.50 | |