| 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 | $80.92 | 5.749% | $85.5721 | $85.57 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.70 | 3.284% | $217.6194 | $217.62 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.29 | 10.189% | $45.497 | $45.50 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.77 | 3.409% | $39.0576 | $39.06 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.92 | 8.216% | $47.5285 | $47.53 | $47.55 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.84 | 4.298% | $148.9793 | $148.98 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.53 | 3.753% | $250.5946 | $250.59 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.97 | $834.8485 | $834.85 | $834.85 | $834.90 | |