| 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 | $79.89 | 6.863% | $85.3729 | $85.37 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.41 | 6.182% | $189.4393 | $189.44 | $189.45 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.93 | 3.514% | $242.1503 | $242.15 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.30 | 13.224% | $141.8697 | $141.87 | $141.85 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.66 | 7.197% | $201.1659 | $201.17 | $201.15 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.99 | 7.729% | $218.6791 | $218.68 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.31 | 11.239% | $259.5317 | $259.53 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,241.49 | $1,338.2089 | $1,338.21 | $1,338.20 | $1,338.30 | |