| 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 | $83.54 | 3.517% | $86.4781 | $86.48 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.26 | 10.600% | $54.4816 | $54.48 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.85 | 9.441% | $189.1688 | $189.17 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.92 | 8.304% | $15.0759 | $15.08 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.25 | 13.123% | $7.0702 | $7.07 | $7.05 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.78 | 5.796% | $240.9821 | $240.98 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.31 | 13.214% | $85.2615 | $85.26 | $85.25 | $85.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $628.91 | $678.5182 | $678.52 | $678.55 | $678.70 | |