| 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 | $80.40 | 7.346% | $86.3062 | $86.31 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.31 | 8.290% | $125.9521 | $125.95 | $125.95 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.63 | 9.420% | $267.6741 | $267.67 | $267.65 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.61 | 6.505% | $7.04 | $7.04 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.86 | 8.373% | $253.4411 | $253.44 | $253.45 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.57 | 11.611% | $76.5317 | $76.53 | $76.55 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.28 | 7.281% | $184.8237 | $184.82 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.66 | $1,001.7689 | $1,001.76 | $1,001.75 | $1,001.70 | |