| 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 | $78.25 | 8.568% | $84.9545 | $84.95 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.99 | 10.636% | $233.4309 | $233.43 | $233.45 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.27 | 6.342% | $149.1659 | $149.17 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.92 | 9.130% | $239.9987 | $240.00 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.63 | 5.428% | $111.3636 | $111.36 | $111.35 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.98 | 7.286% | $187.729 | $187.73 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.51 | 4.422% | $259.4991 | $259.50 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.55 | $1,266.1417 | $1,266.14 | $1,266.15 | $1,266.20 | |