| 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 | $80.25 | 6.449% | $85.4253 | $85.43 | $85.45 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.93 | 7.666% | $226.0232 | $226.02 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.62 | 12.232% | $267.808 | $267.81 | $267.80 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.35 | 6.840% | $80.5039 | $80.50 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.32 | 7.269% | $193.4275 | $193.43 | $193.45 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.49 | 5.513% | $97.589 | $97.59 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.78 | 13.648% | $11.1148 | $11.11 | $11.10 | $11.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.74 | $961.8917 | $961.89 | $961.90 | $961.80 | |