| 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 | $80.88 | 5.345% | $85.203 | $85.20 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.28 | 5.364% | $58.2452 | $58.25 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.76 | 7.536% | $158.8952 | $158.90 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.34 | 13.303% | $274.5785 | $274.58 | $274.60 | $274.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.53 | 7.404% | $225.0436 | $225.04 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.39 | 8.424% | $182.5752 | $182.58 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.68 | 12.474% | $263.954 | $263.95 | $263.95 | $264.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.86 | $1,248.4947 | $1,248.50 | $1,248.55 | $1,248.50 | |