| 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 | $80.43 | 6.400% | $85.5775 | $85.58 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.47 | 10.725% | $39.2742 | $39.27 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.58 | 7.826% | $197.947 | $197.95 | $197.95 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.46 | 11.164% | $80.5494 | $80.55 | $80.55 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.45 | 8.291% | $143.4314 | $143.43 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.58 | 10.252% | $75.6108 | $75.61 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.81 | 10.460% | $194.1997 | $194.20 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $748.78 | $816.5900 | $816.59 | $816.60 | $816.50 | |