| 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 | $77.50 | 7.175% | $83.0606 | $83.06 | $83.05 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.50 | 4.165% | $166.1432 | $166.14 | $166.15 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.36 | 9.581% | $28.8856 | $28.89 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.27 | 7.152% | $54.9368 | $54.94 | $54.95 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.78 | 9.271% | $239.0631 | $239.06 | $239.05 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.47 | 5.520% | $259.0199 | $259.02 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.53 | 5.503% | $156.7036 | $156.70 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.41 | $987.8128 | $987.81 | $987.80 | $987.80 | |