| 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 | $80.75 | 5.476% | $85.1719 | $85.17 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.98 | 11.223% | $159.0266 | $159.03 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.52 | 13.829% | $281.7495 | $281.75 | $281.75 | $281.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.81 | 3.342% | $252.9916 | $252.99 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.35 | 4.777% | $202.5863 | $202.59 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.98 | 11.158% | $256.7527 | $256.75 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.72 | 7.845% | $44.9929 | $44.99 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.11 | $1,283.2715 | $1,283.27 | $1,283.30 | $1,283.30 | |