| 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 | $77.94 | 5.553% | $82.268 | $82.27 | $82.25 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.79 | 13.358% | $232.1458 | $232.15 | $232.15 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.53 | 12.264% | $137.5571 | $137.56 | $137.55 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.60 | 5.828% | $8.0429 | $8.04 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.86 | 11.352% | $243.705 | $243.71 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.71 | 10.175% | $166.0447 | $166.04 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.60 | 10.731% | $97.0004 | $97.00 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.03 | $966.7639 | $966.77 | $966.75 | $966.70 | |