| 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 | $78.93 | 9.150% | $86.1521 | $86.15 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.26 | 12.245% | $276.4145 | $276.41 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.46 | 5.318% | $202.695 | $202.70 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.81 | 9.663% | $164.2861 | $164.29 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.89 | 8.499% | $232.0685 | $232.07 | $232.05 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.41 | 9.429% | $241.1925 | $241.19 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.77 | 6.463% | $85.9902 | $85.99 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.53 | $1,288.7989 | $1,288.80 | $1,288.80 | $1,288.90 | |