| 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 | $78.69 | 9.616% | $86.2568 | $86.26 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.97 | 10.778% | $109.637 | $109.64 | $109.65 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.86 | 8.462% | $156.0334 | $156.03 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.44 | 12.232% | $44.2643 | $44.26 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.75 | 12.784% | $68.5163 | $68.52 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.41 | 6.692% | $138.0701 | $138.07 | $138.05 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.53 | 12.380% | $229.8508 | $229.85 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.65 | $832.6287 | $832.63 | $832.60 | $832.70 | |