| 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 | $77.40 | 12.175% | $86.8235 | $86.82 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.50 | 13.619% | $266.4366 | $266.44 | $266.45 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.84 | 11.844% | $117.2572 | $117.26 | $117.25 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.28 | 10.183% | $250.4239 | $250.42 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.39 | 4.322% | $46.3085 | $46.31 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.37 | 5.764% | $161.1526 | $161.15 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.90 | 12.387% | $231.4048 | $231.40 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.68 | $1,159.8071 | $1,159.80 | $1,159.75 | $1,159.80 | |