| 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 | $80.25 | 6.387% | $85.3756 | $85.38 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.39 | 12.624% | $229.066 | $229.07 | $229.05 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.68 | 13.267% | $143.4866 | $143.49 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.26 | 13.195% | $87.4545 | $87.45 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.28 | 8.167% | $228.5352 | $228.54 | $228.55 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.39 | 5.173% | $102.428 | $102.43 | $102.45 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.60 | 9.831% | $79.7373 | $79.74 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.85 | $956.0832 | $956.10 | $956.15 | $956.10 | |