| 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 | $81.86 | 4.122% | $85.2343 | $85.23 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.98 | 9.440% | $189.3093 | $189.31 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.28 | 10.476% | $128.4615 | $128.46 | $128.45 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.40 | 13.308% | $38.978 | $38.98 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.61 | 10.425% | $17.2373 | $17.24 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.37 | 10.486% | $33.5546 | $33.55 | $33.55 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.97 | 5.212% | $46.2617 | $46.26 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $495.47 | $539.0367 | $539.03 | $539.05 | $539.10 | |