| 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 | $77.77 | 10.367% | $85.8324 | $85.83 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.32 | 10.516% | $181.5999 | $181.60 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.27 | 12.517% | $235.4643 | $235.46 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.26 | 5.720% | $93.3085 | $93.31 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.25 | 13.321% | $232.5914 | $232.59 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.30 | 10.404% | $227.7635 | $227.76 | $227.75 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.83 | 7.830% | $245.6691 | $245.67 | $245.65 | $245.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.00 | $1,302.2291 | $1,302.22 | $1,302.20 | $1,302.30 | |