| 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 | $78.90 | 8.434% | $85.5544 | $85.55 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.31 | 9.157% | $26.5361 | $26.54 | $26.55 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.48 | 5.413% | $171.275 | $171.28 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.48 | 9.353% | $48.6402 | $48.64 | $48.65 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.42 | 6.130% | $18.4878 | $18.49 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.73 | 3.433% | $125.909 | $125.91 | $125.90 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.28 | 5.652% | $21.4262 | $21.43 | $21.45 | $21.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $469.60 | $497.8287 | $497.84 | $497.90 | $497.80 | |