| 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 | $77.89 | 4.625% | $81.4924 | $81.49 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.26 | 4.730% | $137.4686 | $137.47 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.80 | 7.397% | $127.5876 | $127.59 | $127.60 | $127.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.92 | 6.424% | $121.2382 | $121.24 | $121.25 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.99 | 5.870% | $228.6686 | $228.67 | $228.65 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.33 | 5.628% | $43.6561 | $43.66 | $43.65 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.63 | 12.337% | $138.8822 | $138.88 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.82 | $878.9937 | $879.00 | $879.00 | $879.10 | |