| 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 | $77.61 | 9.852% | $85.2561 | $85.26 | $85.25 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.97 | 8.159% | $60.5366 | $60.54 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.77 | 5.736% | $166.8197 | $166.82 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.34 | 9.488% | $254.3844 | $254.38 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.45 | 9.701% | $13.6578 | $13.66 | $13.65 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.81 | 3.106% | $256.538 | $256.54 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.52 | 7.501% | $251.0363 | $251.04 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.47 | $1,088.2289 | $1,088.24 | $1,088.25 | $1,088.20 | |