| 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 | $78.31 | 6.829% | $83.6578 | $83.66 | $83.65 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.75 | 8.455% | $173.2569 | $173.26 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.58 | 10.119% | $20.4601 | $20.46 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.52 | 13.454% | $128.793 | $128.79 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.92 | 13.705% | $247.7859 | $247.79 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.53 | 6.435% | $261.3299 | $261.33 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.91 | 4.775% | $173.8322 | $173.83 | $173.85 | $173.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $999.52 | $1,089.1158 | $1,089.12 | $1,089.15 | $1,089.20 | |