| 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 | $78.98 | 7.804% | $85.1436 | $85.14 | $85.15 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.65 | 3.166% | $151.2929 | $151.29 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.40 | 10.375% | $260.9265 | $260.93 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.96 | 5.648% | $10.5225 | $10.52 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.95 | 8.864% | $211.1417 | $211.14 | $211.15 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.58 | 10.353% | $108.786 | $108.79 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.85 | 8.284% | $87.5476 | $87.55 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.37 | $915.3608 | $915.36 | $915.40 | $915.20 | |