| 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 | $75.41 | 13.742% | $85.7728 | $85.77 | $85.75 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.94 | 5.292% | $168.404 | $168.40 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.63 | 6.567% | $158.3905 | $158.39 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.25 | 8.652% | $203.4509 | $203.45 | $203.45 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.26 | 9.196% | $172.8136 | $172.81 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.62 | 4.575% | $57.1189 | $57.12 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.63 | 10.327% | $276.5126 | $276.51 | $276.50 | $276.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.74 | $1,122.4633 | $1,122.45 | $1,122.40 | $1,122.50 | |