| 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 | $79.79 | 3.423% | $82.5212 | $82.52 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.76 | 3.769% | $20.5048 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.34 | 9.416% | $48.5151 | $48.52 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.80 | 7.566% | $19.1467 | $19.15 | $19.15 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.52 | 7.654% | $258.9294 | $258.93 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.64 | 8.131% | $120.7174 | $120.72 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.25 | 8.146% | $74.8911 | $74.89 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $583.10 | $625.2257 | $625.23 | $625.20 | $625.10 | |