| 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 | $80.99 | 6.235% | $86.0397 | $86.04 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.51 | 5.146% | $74.1384 | $74.14 | $74.15 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.90 | 13.489% | $200.762 | $200.76 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.91 | 11.621% | $274.4872 | $274.49 | $274.50 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.79 | 12.265% | $138.9728 | $138.97 | $138.95 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.65 | 11.116% | $245.1775 | $245.18 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.48 | 5.588% | $181.0623 | $181.06 | $181.05 | $181.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.23 | $1,200.6399 | $1,200.64 | $1,200.65 | $1,200.70 | |