| 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 | $75.89 | 12.573% | $85.4316 | $85.43 | $85.45 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.49 | 10.773% | $86.9457 | $86.95 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.68 | 4.782% | $144.2639 | $144.26 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.74 | 7.341% | $10.455 | $10.46 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.74 | 5.619% | $10.2873 | $10.29 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.77 | 12.390% | $58.1843 | $58.18 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.77 | 12.263% | $231.0036 | $231.00 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $569.08 | $626.5714 | $626.57 | $626.60 | $626.60 | |