| 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 | 9.550% | $82.8636 | $82.86 | $82.85 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.50 | 4.227% | $161.0307 | $161.03 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.95 | 3.562% | $139.7569 | $139.76 | $139.75 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.53 | 6.403% | $109.095 | $109.10 | $109.10 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.28 | 6.266% | $255.3359 | $255.34 | $255.35 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.38 | 3.585% | $103.9786 | $103.98 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.46 | 7.631% | $207.1466 | $207.15 | $207.15 | $207.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.74 | $1,059.2073 | $1,059.22 | $1,059.25 | $1,059.20 | |