| 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 | $78.63 | 8.275% | $85.1366 | $85.14 | $85.15 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.26 | 11.220% | $178.2412 | $178.24 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.63 | 6.465% | $123.1055 | $123.11 | $123.10 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.86 | 10.145% | $239.9619 | $239.96 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.44 | 10.458% | $17.0547 | $17.05 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.82 | 11.243% | $141.0784 | $141.08 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.69 | 3.584% | $179.915 | $179.92 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.33 | $964.4933 | $964.50 | $964.50 | $964.50 | |