| 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 | $81.73 | 5.831% | $86.4957 | $86.50 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.81 | 12.520% | $58.2966 | $58.30 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.33 | 4.412% | $52.5506 | $52.55 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.95 | 11.222% | $67.7898 | $67.79 | $67.80 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.76 | 8.479% | $203.6802 | $203.68 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.97 | 4.781% | $51.3113 | $51.31 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.45 | 13.683% | $70.995 | $71.00 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $544.00 | $591.1192 | $591.13 | $591.15 | $591.20 | |