| 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 | $80.33 | 6.400% | $85.4711 | $85.47 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.45 | 13.366% | $211.3709 | $211.37 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.44 | 5.322% | $61.5502 | $61.55 | $61.55 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.35 | 12.448% | $179.1859 | $179.19 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.95 | 7.538% | $190.2885 | $190.29 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.85 | 13.416% | $120.0508 | $120.05 | $120.05 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.81 | 7.871% | $236.0325 | $236.03 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.18 | $1,083.9499 | $1,083.95 | $1,083.95 | $1,084.10 | |