| 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 | $81.98 | 4.260% | $85.4723 | $85.47 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.89 | 4.613% | $84.6215 | $84.62 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.67 | 12.606% | $268.7567 | $268.76 | $268.75 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.37 | 4.605% | $168.8011 | $168.80 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.91 | 10.544% | $161.2948 | $161.29 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.59 | 6.675% | $231.0474 | $231.05 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.88 | 6.225% | $56.1718 | $56.17 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.29 | $1,056.1656 | $1,056.16 | $1,056.10 | $1,056.20 | |