| 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 | $80.31 | 6.175% | $85.2691 | $85.27 | $85.25 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.30 | 5.247% | $210.8097 | $210.81 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.82 | 11.193% | $153.2462 | $153.25 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.65 | 3.212% | $253.5403 | $253.54 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.59 | 11.118% | $207.3351 | $207.34 | $207.35 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.44 | 7.121% | $47.6046 | $47.60 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.75 | 10.626% | $43.9738 | $43.97 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.86 | $1,001.7788 | $1,001.78 | $1,001.75 | $1,001.70 | |