| 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 | $142.40 | 5.761% | $150.6037 | $150.60 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.93 | 9.248% | $198.7549 | $198.75 | $198.75 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.81 | 3.850% | $85.9982 | $86.00 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.90 | 12.197% | $77.3037 | $77.30 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.85 | 3.376% | $113.5585 | $113.56 | $113.55 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.94 | 13.605% | $21.5168 | $21.52 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.25 | 12.154% | $239.1684 | $239.17 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.08 | $886.9042 | $886.90 | $886.85 | $887.00 | |