| 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 | $81.27 | 6.872% | $86.8549 | $86.85 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.60 | 5.718% | $133.839 | $133.84 | $133.85 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.30 | 12.499% | $149.9612 | $149.96 | $149.95 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.90 | 7.585% | $40.7747 | $40.77 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.53 | 7.750% | $186.9786 | $186.98 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.54 | 13.694% | $135.9098 | $135.91 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.70 | 3.565% | $104.29 | $104.29 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.84 | $838.6082 | $838.60 | $838.60 | $838.70 | |