| 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 | $70.87 | 12.125% | $79.463 | $79.46 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.25 | 13.650% | $95.7501 | $95.75 | $95.75 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.50 | 5.451% | $211.4293 | $211.43 | $211.45 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.48 | 8.463% | $148.0303 | $148.03 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.34 | 6.430% | $46.1268 | $46.13 | $46.15 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.80 | 6.716% | $242.0319 | $242.03 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.94 | 5.190% | $36.7534 | $36.75 | $36.75 | $36.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.18 | $859.5848 | $859.58 | $859.65 | $859.60 | |