| 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 | $76.77 | 12.647% | $86.4791 | $86.48 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.28 | 11.194% | $5.871 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.37 | 5.486% | $117.4798 | $117.48 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.26 | 7.797% | $160.8978 | $160.90 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.48 | 6.842% | $37.9075 | $37.91 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.51 | 5.843% | $5.8319 | $5.83 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.46 | 5.785% | $95.6931 | $95.69 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $474.13 | $510.1602 | $510.16 | $510.20 | $510.20 | |