| 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 | $77.52 | 11.865% | $86.7177 | $86.72 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.99 | 6.238% | $177.4068 | $177.41 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.58 | 12.676% | $264.3154 | $264.32 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.76 | 8.178% | $246.3862 | $246.39 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.84 | 13.200% | $42.8349 | $42.83 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.82 | 12.155% | $262.2408 | $262.24 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.79 | 12.242% | $140.0668 | $140.07 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,103.30 | $1,219.9686 | $1,219.98 | $1,219.95 | $1,219.90 | |