| 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 | $78.79 | 8.260% | $85.2981 | $85.30 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.57 | 4.862% | $149.5018 | $149.50 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.25 | 11.124% | $95.8445 | $95.84 | $95.85 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.61 | 11.530% | $17.4098 | $17.41 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.92 | 9.248% | $55.6291 | $55.63 | $55.65 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.64 | 7.623% | $207.3249 | $207.32 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.57 | 6.427% | $163.4399 | $163.44 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.35 | $774.4481 | $774.44 | $774.45 | $774.30 | |