| 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 | $77.59 | 9.679% | $85.0999 | $85.10 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.59 | 4.396% | $253.2543 | $253.25 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.71 | 12.377% | $182.8486 | $182.85 | $182.85 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.51 | 5.130% | $158.2312 | $158.23 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.73 | 10.733% | $118.1853 | $118.19 | $118.20 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.53 | 11.459% | $8.3929 | $8.39 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.68 | 13.461% | $37.0791 | $37.08 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.34 | $843.0913 | $843.09 | $843.15 | $843.10 | |