| 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 | $80.88 | 6.636% | $86.2472 | $86.25 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.41 | 13.125% | $207.4826 | $207.48 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.27 | 9.555% | $116.4241 | $116.42 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.60 | 10.397% | $250.1596 | $250.16 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.25 | 8.199% | $166.897 | $166.90 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.41 | 9.752% | $219.954 | $219.95 | $219.95 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.55 | 8.763% | $22.3508 | $22.35 | $22.35 | $22.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.37 | $1,069.5153 | $1,069.51 | $1,069.50 | $1,069.60 | |