| 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 | $77.95 | 11.375% | $86.8168 | $86.82 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.58 | 11.471% | $165.6236 | $165.62 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.38 | 8.468% | $214.0941 | $214.09 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.47 | 5.434% | $20.528 | $20.53 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.93 | 13.351% | $150.6775 | $150.68 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.63 | 10.755% | $156.8623 | $156.86 | $156.85 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.99 | 3.273% | $55.7571 | $55.76 | $55.75 | $55.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.93 | $850.3594 | $850.36 | $850.35 | $850.40 | |