| 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 | $78.79 | 9.758% | $86.4783 | $86.48 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.85 | 13.600% | $60.0376 | $60.04 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.87 | 7.388% | $19.1902 | $19.19 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.65 | 8.663% | $243.0248 | $243.02 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.83 | 12.320% | $24.5195 | $24.52 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.45 | 8.573% | $167.691 | $167.69 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.72 | 12.684% | $273.5066 | $273.51 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.16 | $874.4480 | $874.45 | $874.45 | $874.40 | |