| 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 | $80.28 | 6.472% | $85.4757 | $85.48 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.53 | 9.825% | $177.4003 | $177.40 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.39 | 10.718% | $20.361 | $20.36 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.70 | 5.360% | $144.0271 | $144.03 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.52 | 5.585% | $130.4186 | $130.42 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.77 | 13.253% | $284.0045 | $284.00 | $284.00 | $284.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.77 | 3.547% | $235.849 | $235.85 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.96 | $1,077.5362 | $1,077.54 | $1,077.55 | $1,077.50 | |