| 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 | $79.49 | 7.572% | $85.509 | $85.51 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.50 | 10.869% | $192.3577 | $192.36 | $192.35 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.67 | 6.645% | $263.0612 | $263.06 | $263.05 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.90 | 8.168% | $150.2454 | $150.25 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.40 | 13.520% | $271.7669 | $271.77 | $271.75 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.37 | 13.548% | $26.5362 | $26.54 | $26.55 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.33 | 12.812% | $180.8715 | $180.87 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.66 | $1,170.3479 | $1,170.36 | $1,170.30 | $1,170.40 | |