| 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 | $74.71 | 9.184% | $81.5714 | $81.57 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.33 | 5.733% | $58.5021 | $58.50 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.33 | 7.629% | $260.8174 | $260.82 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.96 | 13.149% | $97.2629 | $97.26 | $97.25 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.85 | 10.712% | $189.1515 | $189.15 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.79 | 6.744% | $234.6126 | $234.61 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.65 | 9.749% | $43.5155 | $43.52 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.62 | $965.4334 | $965.43 | $965.35 | $965.50 | |