| 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 | $75.63 | 13.205% | $85.6169 | $85.62 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.57 | 6.120% | $127.9489 | $127.95 | $127.95 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.34 | 8.310% | $90.2656 | $90.27 | $90.25 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.57 | 12.500% | $148.0163 | $148.02 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.30 | 7.451% | $129.2636 | $129.26 | $129.25 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.38 | 9.708% | $117.8045 | $117.80 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.28 | 3.566% | $164.9599 | $164.96 | $164.95 | $165.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.07 | $863.8757 | $863.88 | $863.80 | $863.90 | |