| 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 | $80.29 | 6.187% | $85.2575 | $85.26 | $85.25 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.75 | 8.770% | $195.5141 | $195.51 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.88 | 6.153% | $86.9181 | $86.92 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.87 | 11.373% | $36.6083 | $36.61 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.39 | 12.761% | $140.2634 | $140.26 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.67 | 4.146% | $122.5486 | $122.55 | $122.55 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.98 | 7.677% | $172.2617 | $172.26 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.83 | $839.3717 | $839.37 | $839.30 | $839.40 | |