| 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 | $78.99 | 5.699% | $83.4916 | $83.49 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.50 | 9.370% | $84.7618 | $84.76 | $84.75 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.75 | 9.308% | $221.622 | $221.62 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.29 | 10.382% | $238.7452 | $238.75 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.43 | 4.865% | $140.97 | $140.97 | $140.95 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.27 | 5.757% | $156.8059 | $156.81 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.72 | 10.369% | $231.4659 | $231.47 | $231.45 | $231.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.95 | $1,157.8624 | $1,157.87 | $1,157.80 | $1,157.90 | |