| 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 | $81.50 | 6.400% | $86.716 | $86.72 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.66 | 9.698% | $82.9975 | $83.00 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.58 | 7.396% | $134.8679 | $134.87 | $134.85 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.78 | 7.678% | $121.4392 | $121.44 | $121.45 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.44 | 13.812% | $163.2519 | $163.25 | $163.25 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.63 | 12.125% | $61.2539 | $61.25 | $61.25 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.31 | 12.307% | $189.0239 | $189.02 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.90 | $839.5503 | $839.55 | $839.50 | $839.60 | |