| 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 | $78.75 | 8.639% | $85.5532 | $85.55 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.36 | 8.831% | $22.158 | $22.16 | $22.15 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.32 | 7.344% | $152.772 | $152.77 | $152.75 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.91 | 11.432% | $159.2475 | $159.25 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.40 | 11.261% | $53.8503 | $53.85 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.68 | 11.394% | $268.1031 | $268.10 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.97 | 4.641% | $41.825 | $41.83 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.39 | $783.5091 | $783.51 | $783.50 | $783.60 | |