| 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 | $79.28 | 5.715% | $83.8109 | $83.81 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.35 | 8.417% | $147.8266 | $147.83 | $147.85 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.92 | 6.667% | $214.3153 | $214.32 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.41 | 8.775% | $149.4677 | $149.47 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.29 | 13.874% | $255.408 | $255.41 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.65 | 6.300% | $26.203 | $26.20 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.87 | 6.466% | $212.7936 | $212.79 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.77 | $1,089.8251 | $1,089.83 | $1,089.80 | $1,089.80 | |