| 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 | $78.83 | 9.756% | $86.5207 | $86.52 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.75 | 5.241% | $115.502 | $115.50 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.25 | 12.708% | $248.2394 | $248.24 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.64 | 9.600% | $230.8614 | $230.86 | $230.85 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.27 | 5.699% | $141.922 | $141.92 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.83 | 6.616% | $38.2005 | $38.20 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.73 | 11.188% | $196.5026 | $196.50 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.30 | $1,057.7486 | $1,057.74 | $1,057.70 | $1,057.70 | |