| 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 | $75.74 | 12.235% | $85.0068 | $85.01 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.47 | 5.278% | $255.2676 | $255.27 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.25 | 11.861% | $218.4086 | $218.41 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.82 | 10.811% | $96.2061 | $96.21 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.42 | 4.431% | $26.5464 | $26.55 | $26.55 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.52 | 4.560% | $163.6573 | $163.66 | $163.65 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.95 | 8.658% | $244.4262 | $244.43 | $244.45 | $244.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.17 | $1,089.5190 | $1,089.54 | $1,089.50 | $1,089.50 | |