| 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 | $70.58 | 5.800% | $74.6736 | $74.67 | $74.65 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.45 | 11.577% | $170.0991 | $170.10 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.75 | 7.788% | $85.9609 | $85.96 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.82 | 9.621% | $225.6219 | $225.62 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.38 | 9.847% | $21.2883 | $21.29 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.39 | 10.502% | $259.0056 | $259.01 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.50 | 10.786% | $18.2797 | $18.28 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.87 | $854.9291 | $854.93 | $854.90 | $855.00 | |