| 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 | $81.61 | 5.579% | $86.163 | $86.16 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.72 | 11.520% | $185.9261 | $185.93 | $185.95 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.93 | 3.359% | $86.7492 | $86.75 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.55 | 7.761% | $241.9773 | $241.98 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.40 | 11.872% | $158.187 | $158.19 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.67 | 11.364% | $40.8372 | $40.84 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.86 | 12.753% | $77.6417 | $77.64 | $77.65 | $77.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.74 | $877.4815 | $877.49 | $877.55 | $877.40 | |