| 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 | $84.29 | 3.814% | $87.5048 | $87.50 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.72 | 5.558% | $82.0397 | $82.04 | $82.05 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.88 | 12.619% | $271.2766 | $271.28 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.93 | 4.561% | $6.2005 | $6.20 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.74 | 9.253% | $269.5709 | $269.57 | $269.55 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.46 | 11.539% | $173.3985 | $173.40 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.57 | 6.848% | $232.4692 | $232.47 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.59 | $1,122.4602 | $1,122.46 | $1,122.45 | $1,122.50 | |