| 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 | $79.79 | 6.481% | $84.9612 | $84.96 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.70 | 11.572% | $178.1805 | $178.18 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.62 | 3.349% | $147.3963 | $147.40 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.70 | 7.813% | $198.0525 | $198.05 | $198.05 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.74 | 6.492% | $253.1741 | $253.17 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.58 | 4.288% | $40.2343 | $40.23 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.32 | 7.526% | $117.5474 | $117.55 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.45 | $1,019.5463 | $1,019.54 | $1,019.55 | $1,019.60 | |