| 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 | $75.50 | 13.700% | $85.8435 | $85.84 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.98 | 8.536% | $94.4046 | $94.40 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.72 | 9.548% | $257.1311 | $257.13 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.89 | 6.462% | $182.9975 | $183.00 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.81 | 10.507% | $252.8511 | $252.85 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.89 | 7.702% | $166.8196 | $166.82 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.54 | 9.786% | $98.3024 | $98.30 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.33 | $1,138.3498 | $1,138.34 | $1,138.35 | $1,138.30 | |