| 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 | 6.746% | $84.2546 | $84.25 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.86 | 8.550% | $95.372 | $95.37 | $95.35 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.83 | 6.630% | $142.7029 | $142.70 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.77 | 4.704% | $216.4965 | $216.50 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.40 | 10.251% | $170.2275 | $170.23 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.37 | 4.270% | $100.485 | $100.49 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.50 | 13.793% | $161.0171 | $161.02 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.66 | $970.5556 | $970.56 | $970.55 | $970.60 | |