| 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 | $79.91 | 7.700% | $86.0631 | $86.06 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.67 | 6.619% | $153.1795 | $153.18 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.27 | 11.535% | $260.1777 | $260.18 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.89 | 7.202% | $96.3639 | $96.36 | $96.35 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.87 | 11.223% | $54.3547 | $54.35 | $54.35 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.53 | 9.295% | $16.9735 | $16.97 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.71 | 13.714% | $81.5443 | $81.54 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $682.85 | $748.6567 | $748.64 | $748.65 | $748.80 | |