| 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 | $80.72 | 5.606% | $85.2452 | $85.25 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.39 | 6.335% | $176.9308 | $176.93 | $176.95 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.57 | 8.819% | $10.414 | $10.41 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.44 | 7.761% | $267.7214 | $267.72 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.96 | 10.862% | $125.2297 | $125.23 | $125.25 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.41 | 6.715% | $121.0255 | $121.03 | $121.05 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.65 | 7.358% | $200.3837 | $200.38 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.14 | $986.9503 | $986.95 | $987.00 | $986.80 | |