| 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 | $78.52 | 8.579% | $85.2562 | $85.26 | $85.25 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.54 | 8.255% | $5.9973 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.68 | 5.668% | $263.8319 | $263.83 | $263.85 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.45 | 6.170% | $135.3137 | $135.31 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.29 | 12.509% | $248.9712 | $248.97 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.75 | 12.627% | $114.598 | $114.60 | $114.60 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.27 | 10.678% | $19.1141 | $19.11 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.50 | $873.0824 | $873.08 | $873.05 | $873.10 | |