| 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 | $75.54 | 12.558% | $85.0263 | $85.03 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.87 | 7.307% | $185.5016 | $185.50 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.96 | 9.234% | $175.823 | $175.82 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.47 | 9.550% | $163.7444 | $163.74 | $163.75 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.52 | 5.188% | $12.1177 | $12.12 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.68 | 3.107% | $31.6332 | $31.63 | $31.65 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.50 | 4.610% | $89.4416 | $89.44 | $89.45 | $89.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.54 | $743.2878 | $743.28 | $743.30 | $743.10 | |