| 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 | $78.50 | 9.662% | $86.0847 | $86.08 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.56 | 11.798% | $159.3792 | $159.38 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.72 | 3.843% | $103.5522 | $103.55 | $103.55 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.26 | 11.170% | $150.3685 | $150.37 | $150.35 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.63 | 4.397% | $148.9014 | $148.90 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.35 | 5.542% | $254.7256 | $254.73 | $254.75 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.78 | 10.480% | $258.2801 | $258.28 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.80 | $1,161.2917 | $1,161.29 | $1,161.35 | $1,161.40 | |