| 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 | $80.41 | 6.452% | $85.5981 | $85.60 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.32 | 7.289% | $199.9009 | $199.90 | $199.90 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.42 | 13.286% | $8.4058 | $8.41 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.70 | 6.102% | $145.0414 | $145.04 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.77 | 9.717% | $231.2505 | $231.25 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.43 | 3.745% | $252.5465 | $252.55 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.56 | 3.394% | $249.7585 | $249.76 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.61 | $1,172.5017 | $1,172.51 | $1,172.50 | $1,172.50 | |