| 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 | $77.31 | 11.251% | $86.0081 | $86.01 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.78 | 4.352% | $208.4744 | $208.47 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.40 | 3.125% | $236.5688 | $236.57 | $236.55 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.94 | 12.699% | $67.5518 | $67.55 | $67.55 | $67.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.78 | 6.134% | $168.5196 | $168.52 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.35 | 11.398% | $244.3515 | $244.35 | $244.35 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.64 | 12.636% | $197.8339 | $197.83 | $197.85 | $197.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.20 | $1,209.3081 | $1,209.30 | $1,209.25 | $1,209.40 | |