| 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 | $79.44 | 5.173% | $83.5494 | $83.55 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.71 | 5.809% | $185.917 | $185.92 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.49 | 9.336% | $249.8218 | $249.82 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.53 | 9.501% | $238.1975 | $238.20 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.50 | 8.637% | $91.7983 | $91.80 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.86 | 8.442% | $15.0301 | $15.03 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.63 | 13.455% | $280.9486 | $280.95 | $280.95 | $280.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.16 | $1,145.2627 | $1,145.27 | $1,145.25 | $1,145.10 | |