| 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 | $80.80 | 6.751% | $86.2548 | $86.25 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.89 | 7.131% | $238.7843 | $238.78 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.44 | 10.181% | $144.8219 | $144.82 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.73 | 9.416% | $68.6367 | $68.64 | $68.65 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.35 | 12.552% | $29.6575 | $29.66 | $29.65 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.89 | 10.508% | $19.7699 | $19.77 | $19.75 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.64 | 8.393% | $141.6046 | $141.60 | $141.60 | $141.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $672.74 | $729.5297 | $729.52 | $729.50 | $729.60 | |