| 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 | $81.68 | 6.192% | $86.7376 | $86.74 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.45 | 13.379% | $40.1929 | $40.19 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.54 | 7.504% | $265.0404 | $265.04 | $265.05 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.97 | 6.835% | $159.1521 | $159.15 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.68 | 5.616% | $180.2654 | $180.27 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.59 | 13.647% | $181.3692 | $181.37 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.87 | 12.722% | $280.5312 | $280.53 | $280.55 | $280.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.78 | $1,193.2888 | $1,193.29 | $1,193.30 | $1,193.30 | |