| 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 | $75.93 | 8.575% | $82.441 | $82.44 | $82.45 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.48 | 12.856% | $158.5401 | $158.54 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.35 | 3.684% | $115.4521 | $115.45 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.34 | 10.105% | $49.9216 | $49.92 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.56 | 11.244% | $175.276 | $175.28 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.37 | 10.582% | $73.3933 | $73.39 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.96 | 4.690% | $243.8858 | $243.89 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.99 | $898.9099 | $898.91 | $898.95 | $898.90 | |