| 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 | $79.27 | 5.351% | $83.5117 | $83.51 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.30 | 11.530% | $91.7892 | $91.79 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.37 | 13.182% | $206.41 | $206.41 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.45 | 7.682% | $45.711 | $45.71 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.94 | 8.490% | $235.3582 | $235.36 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.91 | 3.155% | $41.1692 | $41.17 | $41.15 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.52 | 5.331% | $188.0369 | $188.04 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.76 | $891.9862 | $891.99 | $891.95 | $892.00 | |