| 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 | $81.47 | 5.810% | $86.2034 | $86.20 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.27 | 5.435% | $258.6004 | $258.60 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.41 | 7.399% | $44.4739 | $44.47 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.83 | 5.169% | $210.1592 | $210.16 | $210.15 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.67 | 12.661% | $6.3879 | $6.39 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.66 | 6.675% | $237.5226 | $237.52 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.94 | 12.218% | $235.5905 | $235.59 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.25 | $1,078.9379 | $1,078.93 | $1,078.90 | $1,079.00 | |