| 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 | $76.50 | 11.761% | $85.4972 | $85.50 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.40 | 12.259% | $218.2315 | $218.23 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.72 | 9.275% | $164.6993 | $164.70 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.70 | 9.311% | $169.1041 | $169.10 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.28 | 4.824% | $251.8711 | $251.87 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.47 | 10.127% | $159.1005 | $159.10 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.68 | 4.488% | $207.5968 | $207.60 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.75 | $1,256.1005 | $1,256.10 | $1,256.10 | $1,256.10 | |