| 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 | $81.25 | 4.345% | $84.7803 | $84.78 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.48 | 4.159% | $109.8669 | $109.87 | $109.85 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.32 | 9.590% | $262.2708 | $262.27 | $262.25 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.60 | 5.376% | $96.5244 | $96.52 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.37 | 12.738% | $278.88 | $278.88 | $278.90 | $278.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.82 | 10.311% | $275.5789 | $275.58 | $275.60 | $275.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.61 | 10.609% | $149.9969 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.45 | $1,257.8982 | $1,257.90 | $1,257.90 | $1,258.00 | |