| 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 | $78.26 | 5.478% | $82.5471 | $82.55 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.30 | 8.493% | $260.7087 | $260.71 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.39 | 7.809% | $161.0559 | $161.06 | $161.05 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.67 | 3.755% | $251.7823 | $251.78 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.40 | 10.510% | $26.9644 | $26.96 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.74 | 8.681% | $148.6104 | $148.61 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.63 | 13.815% | $253.3863 | $253.39 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.39 | $1,185.0551 | $1,185.06 | $1,185.05 | $1,185.10 | |