| 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 | $78.70 | 11.183% | $87.501 | $87.50 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.29 | 5.280% | $203.4957 | $203.50 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.82 | 5.828% | $34.7327 | $34.73 | $34.75 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.27 | 8.808% | $269.0495 | $269.05 | $269.05 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.91 | 6.653% | $95.8917 | $95.89 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.96 | 9.735% | $117.3726 | $117.37 | $117.35 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.89 | 6.202% | $251.5819 | $251.58 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.84 | $1,059.6251 | $1,059.62 | $1,059.65 | $1,059.60 | |