| 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 | $80.25 | 5.608% | $84.7504 | $84.75 | $84.75 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.38 | 9.221% | $160.9699 | $160.97 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.42 | 10.230% | $52.2711 | $52.27 | $52.25 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.26 | 4.128% | $146.0499 | $146.05 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.88 | 4.467% | $13.4553 | $13.46 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.90 | 5.782% | $134.2374 | $134.24 | $134.25 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.43 | 9.175% | $97.6352 | $97.64 | $97.65 | $97.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $644.52 | $689.3692 | $689.38 | $689.35 | $689.40 | |