| 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 | $81.74 | 4.610% | $85.5082 | $85.51 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.26 | 5.481% | $190.1401 | $190.14 | $190.15 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.50 | 7.379% | $29.5292 | $29.53 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.72 | 9.129% | $238.6869 | $238.69 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.61 | 11.588% | $47.5476 | $47.55 | $47.55 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.49 | 11.511% | $177.8489 | $177.85 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.93 | 7.720% | $13.9282 | $13.93 | $13.95 | $13.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.25 | $783.1891 | $783.20 | $783.25 | $783.00 | |