| 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 | $78.65 | 8.446% | $85.2928 | $85.29 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.85 | 6.283% | $133.7572 | $133.76 | $133.75 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.89 | 13.501% | $172.3967 | $172.40 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.88 | 8.833% | $74.9642 | $74.96 | $74.95 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.63 | 10.255% | $158.3593 | $158.36 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.90 | 8.733% | $40.1225 | $40.12 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.52 | 10.605% | $235.0577 | $235.06 | $235.05 | $235.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.32 | $899.9504 | $899.95 | $899.90 | $900.10 | |