| 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 | $78.34 | 5.305% | $82.4959 | $82.50 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.60 | 5.398% | $161.8913 | $161.89 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.34 | 11.501% | $87.3499 | $87.35 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.31 | 11.303% | $157.2823 | $157.28 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.51 | 10.636% | $137.7529 | $137.75 | $137.75 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.75 | 5.813% | $92.8509 | $92.85 | $92.85 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.30 | 7.764% | $220.1619 | $220.16 | $220.15 | $220.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.15 | $939.7851 | $939.78 | $939.80 | $939.90 | |