| 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 | $75.64 | 11.351% | $84.2259 | $84.23 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.64 | 6.489% | $181.7128 | $181.71 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.35 | 12.845% | $280.2506 | $280.25 | $280.25 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.48 | 12.203% | $89.1789 | $89.18 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.34 | 5.620% | $148.2271 | $148.23 | $148.25 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.25 | 7.336% | $14.222 | $14.22 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.82 | 5.718% | $91.7844 | $91.78 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.52 | $889.6017 | $889.60 | $889.65 | $889.60 | |