| 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 | $81.34 | 3.103% | $83.864 | $83.86 | $83.85 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.55 | 9.289% | $131.7479 | $131.75 | $131.75 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.30 | 9.507% | $213.8672 | $213.87 | $213.85 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.73 | 7.130% | $238.6106 | $238.61 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.31 | 12.585% | $97.1721 | $97.17 | $97.15 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.71 | 5.543% | $85.1838 | $85.18 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.50 | 3.659% | $195.3972 | $195.40 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.44 | $1,045.8428 | $1,045.84 | $1,045.80 | $1,045.90 | |