| 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 | $78.71 | 9.856% | $86.4677 | $86.47 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.55 | 6.480% | $19.752 | $19.75 | $19.75 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.95 | 6.349% | $216.8988 | $216.90 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.57 | 12.343% | $257.9058 | $257.91 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.37 | 5.209% | $157.1507 | $157.15 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.75 | 5.440% | $108.3396 | $108.34 | $108.35 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.81 | 3.356% | $249.9251 | $249.93 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,024.71 | $1,096.4397 | $1,096.45 | $1,096.45 | $1,096.50 | |