| 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 | $75.72 | 13.798% | $86.1678 | $86.17 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.29 | 9.678% | $240.5129 | $240.51 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.90 | 11.507% | $79.0585 | $79.06 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.92 | 7.580% | $250.5753 | $250.58 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.96 | 5.239% | $102.0397 | $102.04 | $102.05 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.72 | 6.381% | $41.1907 | $41.19 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.69 | 3.841% | $14.2158 | $14.22 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $748.20 | $813.7607 | $813.77 | $813.75 | $813.80 | |