| 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 | $78.88 | 5.541% | $83.2507 | $83.25 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.85 | 9.208% | $102.4917 | $102.49 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.52 | 9.349% | $217.0796 | $217.08 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.55 | 3.184% | $129.5475 | $129.55 | $129.55 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.95 | 8.455% | $233.124 | $233.12 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.80 | 7.280% | $125.303 | $125.30 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.34 | 12.812% | $165.0891 | $165.09 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.89 | $1,055.8856 | $1,055.88 | $1,055.90 | $1,055.90 | |