| 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 | $85.50 | 11.653% | $95.4633 | $95.46 | $95.45 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.71 | 11.598% | $75.563 | $75.56 | $75.55 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.43 | 7.478% | $205.7451 | $205.75 | $205.75 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.86 | 6.346% | $51.9607 | $51.96 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.80 | 13.279% | $176.4887 | $176.49 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.26 | 7.380% | $5.6482 | $5.65 | $5.65 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.89 | 9.269% | $242.457 | $242.46 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.45 | $853.3260 | $853.33 | $853.30 | $853.40 | |