| 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 | $87.50 | 5.705% | $92.4919 | $92.49 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.35 | 8.868% | $60.2584 | $60.26 | $60.25 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.58 | 13.458% | $40.3684 | $40.37 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.33 | 12.203% | $21.6888 | $21.69 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.26 | 3.500% | $159.6591 | $159.66 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.55 | 7.294% | $207.6675 | $207.67 | $207.65 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.58 | 10.813% | $263.2695 | $263.27 | $263.25 | $263.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.15 | $845.4036 | $845.41 | $845.35 | $845.60 | |