| 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 | $78.29 | 11.763% | $87.4993 | $87.50 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.30 | 7.145% | $136.3956 | $136.40 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.39 | 3.500% | $259.1537 | $259.15 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.39 | 5.138% | $226.4567 | $226.46 | $226.45 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.29 | 10.421% | $129.5128 | $129.51 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.47 | 10.387% | $171.6187 | $171.62 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.61 | 6.330% | $243.081 | $243.08 | $243.10 | $243.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.74 | $1,253.7178 | $1,253.72 | $1,253.70 | $1,253.80 | |