| 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 | $79.97 | 5.288% | $84.1988 | $84.20 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.32 | 13.401% | $160.2583 | $160.26 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.60 | 5.520% | $17.5163 | $17.52 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.72 | 4.336% | $248.0275 | $248.03 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.82 | 13.240% | $59.8134 | $59.81 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.33 | 7.385% | $137.8072 | $137.81 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.28 | 7.492% | $251.8323 | $251.83 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.04 | $959.4538 | $959.46 | $959.45 | $959.40 | |