| 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 | $81.77 | 5.463% | $86.2371 | $86.24 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.91 | 8.765% | $155.4361 | $155.44 | $155.45 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.51 | 12.633% | $180.7872 | $180.79 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.82 | 10.495% | $241.7852 | $241.79 | $241.80 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.90 | 6.470% | $265.0038 | $265.00 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.99 | 5.205% | $7.3538 | $7.35 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.50 | 13.382% | $197.8516 | $197.85 | $197.85 | $197.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.40 | $1,134.4548 | $1,134.46 | $1,134.50 | $1,134.50 | |