| 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 | $76.79 | 12.457% | $86.3557 | $86.36 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.32 | 13.612% | $206.0013 | $206.00 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.56 | 8.588% | $268.8205 | $268.82 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.37 | 5.360% | $257.4682 | $257.47 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.88 | 9.665% | $261.9678 | $261.97 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.70 | 13.771% | $148.6987 | $148.70 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.41 | 12.863% | $48.9938 | $48.99 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.03 | $1,278.3060 | $1,278.31 | $1,278.25 | $1,278.40 | |