| 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 | $78.65 | 8.543% | $85.3691 | $85.37 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.83 | 6.418% | $134.9699 | $134.97 | $134.95 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.59 | 11.324% | $40.7335 | $40.73 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.63 | 12.574% | $59.2477 | $59.25 | $59.25 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.95 | 9.708% | $6.5276 | $6.53 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.76 | 13.739% | $256.7772 | $256.78 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.58 | 11.231% | $197.524 | $197.52 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $703.99 | $781.1490 | $781.15 | $781.15 | $781.10 | |