| 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 | $70.52 | 11.250% | $78.4535 | $78.45 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.60 | 5.174% | $187.8408 | $187.84 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.28 | 5.478% | $134.2524 | $134.25 | $134.25 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.86 | 4.871% | $112.0652 | $112.07 | $112.05 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.73 | 13.198% | $180.8112 | $180.81 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.27 | 12.865% | $60.1232 | $60.12 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.48 | 11.312% | $235.4026 | $235.40 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.74 | $988.9489 | $988.94 | $988.90 | $989.00 | |