| 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 | $79.73 | 7.155% | $85.4347 | $85.43 | $85.45 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.44 | 3.189% | $191.3537 | $191.35 | $191.35 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.50 | 6.558% | $161.4354 | $161.44 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.98 | 12.152% | $281.4791 | $281.48 | $281.50 | $281.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.37 | 4.443% | $187.3394 | $187.34 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.68 | 13.582% | $35.9828 | $35.98 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.71 | 7.413% | $130.7324 | $130.73 | $130.75 | $130.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.41 | $1,073.7575 | $1,073.75 | $1,073.85 | $1,073.70 | |