| 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 | $75.57 | 13.205% | $85.549 | $85.55 | $85.55 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.52 | 6.817% | $102.0316 | $102.03 | $102.05 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.57 | 11.536% | $230.3999 | $230.40 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.25 | 7.874% | $9.9783 | $9.98 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.68 | 5.540% | $142.1413 | $142.14 | $142.15 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.55 | 13.307% | $49.3452 | $49.35 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.32 | 4.846% | $221.5606 | $221.56 | $221.55 | $221.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.46 | $841.0059 | $841.01 | $841.05 | $840.90 | |