| 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 | $78.71 | 8.668% | $85.5326 | $85.53 | $85.55 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.97 | 6.855% | $175.2101 | $175.21 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.65 | 13.846% | $54.2476 | $54.25 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.43 | 11.838% | $202.9077 | $202.91 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.81 | 11.255% | $44.2906 | $44.29 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.68 | 9.364% | $104.6395 | $104.64 | $104.65 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.25 | 7.796% | $197.5362 | $197.54 | $197.55 | $197.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.50 | $864.3643 | $864.37 | $864.40 | $864.20 | |