| 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 | $79.97 | 8.595% | $86.8434 | $86.84 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.93 | 7.342% | $187.7734 | $187.77 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.53 | 6.526% | $258.3575 | $258.36 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.42 | 9.563% | $152.7527 | $152.75 | $152.75 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.94 | 10.516% | $206.5986 | $206.60 | $206.60 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.77 | 13.809% | $238.7371 | $238.74 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.44 | 7.208% | $122.6888 | $122.69 | $122.70 | $122.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.00 | $1,253.7515 | $1,253.75 | $1,253.75 | $1,253.80 | |