| 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 | $79.37 | 8.625% | $86.2157 | $86.22 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.43 | 11.218% | $247.3822 | $247.38 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.51 | 12.246% | $142.0024 | $142.00 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.91 | 8.532% | $17.2674 | $17.27 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.47 | 12.660% | $221.3431 | $221.34 | $221.35 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.90 | 3.536% | $63.0534 | $63.05 | $63.05 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.44 | 12.227% | $193.5242 | $193.52 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.03 | $970.7884 | $970.78 | $970.75 | $970.80 | |