| 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 | $79.46 | 8.677% | $86.3547 | $86.35 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.88 | 8.826% | $177.2558 | $177.26 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.98 | 11.647% | $126.1388 | $126.14 | $126.15 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.62 | 9.404% | $131.9631 | $131.96 | $131.95 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.33 | 11.133% | $198.1835 | $198.18 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.31 | 11.622% | $263.7739 | $263.77 | $263.75 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.59 | 13.633% | $193.8465 | $193.85 | $193.85 | $193.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.17 | $1,177.5163 | $1,177.51 | $1,177.50 | $1,177.60 | |