| 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 | $75.50 | 13.870% | $85.9719 | $85.97 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.54 | 13.776% | $148.5232 | $148.52 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.87 | 6.421% | $245.6942 | $245.69 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.90 | 5.678% | $258.8054 | $258.81 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.98 | 11.625% | $79.2314 | $79.23 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.77 | 3.429% | $120.774 | $120.77 | $120.75 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.82 | 8.175% | $32.2578 | $32.26 | $32.25 | $32.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.38 | $971.2579 | $971.25 | $971.20 | $971.30 | |