| 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 | $80.68 | 5.637% | $85.2279 | $85.23 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.29 | 3.666% | $154.763 | $154.76 | $154.75 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.51 | 9.328% | $258.5717 | $258.57 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.33 | 11.653% | $163.3818 | $163.38 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.53 | 12.137% | $100.3963 | $100.40 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.77 | 9.770% | $163.3048 | $163.30 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.95 | 3.740% | $254.1111 | $254.11 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.06 | $1,179.7566 | $1,179.75 | $1,179.75 | $1,179.80 | |