| 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 | $78.40 | 10.720% | $86.8045 | $86.80 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.53 | 10.188% | $36.946 | $36.95 | $36.95 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.45 | 4.872% | $148.3414 | $148.34 | $148.35 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.79 | 6.339% | $246.4832 | $246.48 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.78 | 12.432% | $13.2445 | $13.24 | $13.25 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.81 | 11.111% | $207.5665 | $207.57 | $207.55 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.37 | 8.815% | $225.6497 | $225.65 | $225.65 | $225.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.13 | $965.0358 | $965.03 | $965.05 | $964.90 | |