| 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 | $80.99 | 5.109% | $85.1278 | $85.13 | $85.15 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.66 | 4.798% | $55.1866 | $55.19 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.39 | 7.250% | $158.0758 | $158.08 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.88 | 12.789% | $268.3025 | $268.30 | $268.30 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.27 | 13.793% | $163.0312 | $163.03 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.50 | 9.660% | $46.6055 | $46.61 | $46.60 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.65 | 6.847% | $107.5415 | $107.54 | $107.55 | $107.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.34 | $883.8709 | $883.88 | $883.95 | $883.80 | |