| 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 | $76.52 | 8.798% | $83.2522 | $83.25 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.60 | 4.475% | $261.8144 | $261.81 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.79 | 11.588% | $224.0575 | $224.06 | $224.05 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.36 | 11.491% | $220.0386 | $220.04 | $220.05 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.93 | 5.319% | $230.5749 | $230.57 | $230.55 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.63 | 3.747% | $86.7636 | $86.76 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.29 | 12.219% | $179.8758 | $179.88 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.12 | $1,286.3770 | $1,286.37 | $1,286.35 | $1,286.50 | |