| 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 | $81.74 | 5.835% | $86.5095 | $86.51 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.36 | 9.860% | $71.8045 | $71.80 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.48 | 7.325% | $210.8722 | $210.87 | $210.85 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.35 | 9.141% | $194.653 | $194.65 | $194.65 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.95 | 6.602% | $68.172 | $68.17 | $68.15 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.37 | 7.409% | $256.0308 | $256.03 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.44 | 5.816% | $151.7825 | $151.78 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.69 | $1,039.8245 | $1,039.81 | $1,039.80 | $1,039.90 | |