| 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 | $78.96 | 8.537% | $85.7008 | $85.70 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.29 | 7.165% | $131.0521 | $131.05 | $131.05 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.53 | 11.659% | $181.4794 | $181.48 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.26 | 9.620% | $144.9834 | $144.98 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.62 | 10.559% | $266.0271 | $266.03 | $266.05 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.92 | 4.503% | $178.6165 | $178.62 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.87 | 5.341% | $51.4801 | $51.48 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.45 | $1,039.3394 | $1,039.34 | $1,039.40 | $1,039.40 | |