| 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 | $78.31 | 10.436% | $86.4824 | $86.48 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.86 | 7.778% | $8.4714 | $8.47 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.39 | 9.584% | $13.5775 | $13.58 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.71 | 3.776% | $253.9502 | $253.95 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.29 | 7.610% | $159.5749 | $159.57 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.30 | 5.734% | $238.2187 | $238.22 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.95 | 8.690% | $34.7265 | $34.73 | $34.75 | $34.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $748.81 | $795.0016 | $795.00 | $795.00 | $795.10 | |