| 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 | $81.31 | 6.175% | $86.3309 | $86.33 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.29 | 9.151% | $186.9647 | $186.96 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.65 | 12.831% | $212.8557 | $212.86 | $212.85 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.84 | 9.864% | $126.1678 | $126.17 | $126.15 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.60 | 8.765% | $181.2025 | $181.20 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.94 | 9.218% | $223.8314 | $223.83 | $223.85 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.46 | 12.209% | $237.2772 | $237.28 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.09 | $1,254.6302 | $1,254.63 | $1,254.65 | $1,254.70 | |