| 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 | $78.65 | 13.818% | $89.5179 | $89.52 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.68 | 5.236% | $121.737 | $121.74 | $121.75 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.25 | 5.240% | $232.8435 | $232.84 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.81 | 9.107% | $10.7034 | $10.70 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.79 | 7.301% | $145.704 | $145.70 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.57 | 5.699% | $177.1198 | $177.12 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.83 | 10.765% | $62.9477 | $62.95 | $62.95 | $62.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.58 | $840.5733 | $840.57 | $840.55 | $840.40 | |