| 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 | $80.84 | 5.454% | $85.249 | $85.25 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.98 | 6.549% | $255.6963 | $255.70 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.55 | 6.855% | $92.483 | $92.48 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.48 | 5.150% | $88.8307 | $88.83 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.78 | 13.351% | $43.9575 | $43.96 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.61 | 8.628% | $191.8479 | $191.85 | $191.85 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.62 | 13.591% | $284.6818 | $284.68 | $284.70 | $284.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.86 | $1,042.7462 | $1,042.75 | $1,042.80 | $1,042.70 | |