| 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 | $80.79 | 6.838% | $86.3144 | $86.31 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.51 | 11.657% | $156.8893 | $156.89 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.37 | 8.531% | $10.1694 | $10.17 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.83 | 3.673% | $212.3534 | $212.35 | $212.35 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.66 | 9.184% | $240.9254 | $240.93 | $240.95 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.85 | 4.472% | $200.4295 | $200.43 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.69 | 10.214% | $176.0007 | $176.00 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.70 | $1,083.0821 | $1,083.08 | $1,083.10 | $1,083.10 | |