| 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 | $81.73 | 4.284% | $85.2313 | $85.23 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.65 | 5.870% | $200.7825 | $200.78 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.61 | 5.491% | $79.7617 | $79.76 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.69 | 11.683% | $44.327 | $44.33 | $44.35 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.35 | 13.339% | $281.4774 | $281.48 | $281.50 | $281.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.50 | 10.257% | $19.295 | $19.30 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.47 | 9.425% | $182.1598 | $182.16 | $182.15 | $182.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.00 | $893.0347 | $893.04 | $893.10 | $893.10 | |