| 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 | $78.28 | 10.113% | $86.1965 | $86.20 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.77 | 4.756% | $33.281 | $33.28 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.61 | 3.230% | $129.6672 | $129.67 | $129.65 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.66 | 9.675% | $12.7881 | $12.79 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.88 | 5.399% | $176.9438 | $176.94 | $176.95 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.65 | 4.815% | $32.1258 | $32.13 | $32.15 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.40 | 3.161% | $158.249 | $158.25 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $599.25 | $629.2514 | $629.26 | $629.30 | $629.20 | |