| 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 | $82.90 | 3.431% | $85.7443 | $85.74 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.95 | 7.569% | $95.6826 | $95.68 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.53 | 6.728% | $15.5076 | $15.51 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.95 | 13.699% | $285.3276 | $285.33 | $285.35 | $285.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.53 | 5.529% | $220.0596 | $220.06 | $220.05 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.46 | 4.330% | $247.742 | $247.74 | $247.75 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.50 | 8.152% | $127.0786 | $127.08 | $127.10 | $127.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.82 | $1,077.1423 | $1,077.14 | $1,077.20 | $1,077.10 | |