| 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 | $56.72 | 13.279% | $64.2518 | $64.25 | $64.25 | $64.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.78 | 5.455% | $86.2411 | $86.24 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.40 | 11.796% | $171.4951 | $171.50 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.82 | 11.766% | $237.8604 | $237.86 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.86 | 9.188% | $26.0523 | $26.05 | $26.05 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.52 | 4.660% | $170.0934 | $170.09 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.90 | 12.822% | $120.6067 | $120.61 | $120.60 | $120.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.00 | $876.6008 | $876.60 | $876.60 | $876.70 | |