| 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 | $80.35 | 6.415% | $85.5045 | $85.50 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.26 | 7.157% | $128.867 | $128.87 | $128.85 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.89 | 5.197% | $148.2121 | $148.21 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.87 | 5.574% | $142.3877 | $142.39 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.39 | 3.389% | $205.1134 | $205.11 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.80 | 5.298% | $155.6304 | $155.63 | $155.65 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.97 | 12.844% | $89.1129 | $89.11 | $89.10 | $89.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.53 | $954.8280 | $954.82 | $954.80 | $954.80 | |