| 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 | $80.77 | 6.572% | $86.0782 | $86.08 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.84 | 7.810% | $188.495 | $188.50 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.69 | 6.239% | $180.277 | $180.28 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.95 | 11.584% | $277.7884 | $277.79 | $277.80 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.73 | 5.840% | $37.8166 | $37.82 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.66 | 3.848% | $62.9942 | $62.99 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.80 | 9.761% | $206.1312 | $206.13 | $206.15 | $206.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.44 | $1,039.5806 | $1,039.59 | $1,039.65 | $1,039.60 | |