| 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 | $78.39 | 8.633% | $85.1574 | $85.16 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.67 | 7.272% | $115.4998 | $115.50 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.50 | 9.440% | $238.032 | $238.03 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.30 | 7.380% | $94.8165 | $94.82 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.25 | 13.628% | $255.9471 | $255.95 | $255.95 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.56 | 5.665% | $189.7321 | $189.73 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.36 | 8.538% | $95.9042 | $95.90 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.03 | $1,075.0891 | $1,075.09 | $1,075.10 | $1,075.00 | |