| 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 | $80.70 | 7.619% | $86.8485 | $86.85 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.47 | 13.391% | $160.4142 | $160.41 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.47 | 9.466% | $217.2572 | $217.26 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.42 | 12.588% | $239.1594 | $239.16 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.52 | 10.725% | $7.2193 | $7.22 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.75 | 10.855% | $68.453 | $68.45 | $68.45 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.81 | 11.358% | $225.8452 | $225.85 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.14 | $1,005.1968 | $1,005.20 | $1,005.15 | $1,005.20 | |