| 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 | $79.26 | 6.612% | $84.5007 | $84.50 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.89 | 6.390% | $189.2572 | $189.26 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.83 | 7.657% | $145.1539 | $145.15 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.90 | 13.315% | $69.0088 | $69.01 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.31 | 4.161% | $237.81 | $237.81 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.34 | 9.545% | $21.186 | $21.19 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.81 | 9.276% | $181.1905 | $181.19 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.34 | $928.1071 | $928.11 | $928.10 | $928.20 | |