| 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 | $78.78 | 5.874% | $83.4075 | $83.41 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.27 | 6.703% | $156.0745 | $156.07 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.72 | 5.753% | $224.9578 | $224.96 | $224.95 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.37 | 5.253% | $13.0198 | $13.02 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.68 | 10.207% | $192.5096 | $192.51 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.54 | 10.116% | $177.8814 | $177.88 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.35 | 9.818% | $21.2498 | $21.25 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.71 | $869.1004 | $869.10 | $869.05 | $869.10 | |