| 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 | $80.49 | 6.672% | $85.8603 | $85.86 | $85.85 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.67 | 8.103% | $171.527 | $171.53 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.49 | 11.213% | $248.5499 | $248.55 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.56 | 6.127% | $147.0496 | $147.05 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.97 | 11.729% | $217.838 | $217.84 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.70 | 9.601% | $138.8645 | $138.86 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.84 | 11.183% | $251.0957 | $251.10 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.72 | $1,260.7850 | $1,260.79 | $1,260.80 | $1,260.70 | |