| 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 | $185.25 | 8.840% | $201.6261 | $201.63 | $201.65 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.64 | 7.358% | $85.4999 | $85.50 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.75 | 9.114% | $128.4817 | $128.48 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.73 | 4.429% | $141.7415 | $141.74 | $141.75 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.43 | 13.547% | $211.6857 | $211.69 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.95 | 13.590% | $105.5819 | $105.58 | $105.60 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.87 | 13.311% | $100.6995 | $100.70 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.62 | $975.3163 | $975.32 | $975.40 | $975.30 | |