| 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 | $71.98 | 12.591% | $81.043 | $81.04 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.36 | 8.799% | $98.3108 | $98.31 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.29 | 9.542% | $151.4856 | $151.49 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.75 | 5.290% | $125.0319 | $125.03 | $125.05 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.57 | 10.363% | $130.8574 | $130.86 | $130.85 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.55 | 10.828% | $273.2464 | $273.25 | $273.25 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.25 | 10.518% | $8.0126 | $8.01 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.75 | $867.9877 | $867.99 | $868.00 | $867.90 | |