| 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 | $82.85 | 3.325% | $85.6048 | $85.60 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.94 | 8.431% | $205.9538 | $205.95 | $205.95 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.73 | 12.842% | $277.2866 | $277.29 | $277.30 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.88 | 7.179% | $13.8047 | $13.80 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.29 | 11.593% | $113.0325 | $113.03 | $113.05 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.37 | 11.676% | $164.5769 | $164.58 | $164.60 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.36 | 3.262% | $149.069 | $149.07 | $149.05 | $149.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.42 | $1,009.3283 | $1,009.32 | $1,009.35 | $1,009.40 | |