| 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 | $82.67 | 3.285% | $85.3857 | $85.39 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.25 | 4.718% | $249.4906 | $249.49 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.79 | 11.677% | $143.8288 | $143.83 | $143.85 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.80 | 6.133% | $96.3688 | $96.37 | $96.35 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.68 | 12.638% | $228.2947 | $228.29 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.88 | 4.144% | $211.2873 | $211.29 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.71 | 5.255% | $247.044 | $247.04 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.78 | $1,261.6999 | $1,261.70 | $1,261.75 | $1,261.70 | |