| 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 | $86.94 | 5.114% | $91.3861 | $91.39 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.63 | 5.417% | $56.5351 | $56.54 | $56.55 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.87 | 12.616% | $209.3194 | $209.32 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.36 | 6.833% | $48.4594 | $48.46 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.77 | 8.481% | $261.1897 | $261.19 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.83 | 8.636% | $69.3424 | $69.34 | $69.35 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.53 | 11.612% | $122.2486 | $122.25 | $122.25 | $122.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.93 | $858.4807 | $858.49 | $858.50 | $858.40 | |