| 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 | $77.95 | 7.178% | $83.5453 | $83.55 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.88 | 3.715% | $131.5936 | $131.59 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.98 | 13.241% | $28.2876 | $28.29 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.66 | 10.136% | $160.4241 | $160.42 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.34 | 3.296% | $50.9662 | $50.97 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.64 | 11.499% | $180.227 | $180.23 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.55 | 12.591% | $153.743 | $153.74 | $153.75 | $153.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.00 | $788.7868 | $788.79 | $788.80 | $788.70 | |