| 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 | $78.25 | 9.407% | $85.611 | $85.61 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.81 | 12.601% | $81.9848 | $81.98 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.61 | 13.548% | $172.1501 | $172.15 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.81 | 4.288% | $228.1926 | $228.19 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.52 | 9.833% | $86.2409 | $86.24 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.73 | 8.599% | $75.7261 | $75.73 | $75.75 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.84 | 6.270% | $60.4039 | $60.40 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.57 | $790.3094 | $790.30 | $790.35 | $790.30 | |