| 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 | $80.45 | 5.150% | $84.5932 | $84.59 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.26 | 6.356% | $254.4674 | $254.47 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.32 | 8.433% | $258.4175 | $258.42 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.41 | 3.764% | $145.695 | $145.70 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.50 | 8.359% | $127.3218 | $127.32 | $127.30 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.89 | 6.798% | $139.7879 | $139.79 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.40 | 12.508% | $9.4507 | $9.45 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.23 | $1,019.7335 | $1,019.74 | $1,019.70 | $1,019.80 | |