| 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 | $79.74 | 7.313% | $85.5714 | $85.57 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.95 | 6.431% | $187.2653 | $187.27 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.94 | 6.756% | $232.664 | $232.66 | $232.65 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.93 | 6.245% | $157.1682 | $157.17 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.30 | 6.324% | $34.3427 | $34.34 | $34.35 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.84 | 6.550% | $220.388 | $220.39 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.33 | 9.536% | $171.2376 | $171.24 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.03 | $1,088.6372 | $1,088.64 | $1,088.60 | $1,088.70 | |