| 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 | $78.82 | 3.412% | $81.5093 | $81.51 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.36 | 8.826% | $5.8331 | $5.83 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.98 | 12.761% | $220.989 | $220.99 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.53 | 11.500% | $48.536 | $48.54 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.26 | 4.533% | $190.5218 | $190.52 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.35 | 12.125% | $262.7649 | $262.76 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.59 | 3.440% | $67.8463 | $67.85 | $67.85 | $67.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.89 | $878.0004 | $878.00 | $878.00 | $877.90 | |