| 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 | $65.44 | 5.631% | $69.1249 | $69.12 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.98 | 13.583% | $161.2651 | $161.27 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.87 | 4.599% | $258.2236 | $258.22 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.68 | 8.227% | $40.7799 | $40.78 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.37 | 7.430% | $171.2112 | $171.21 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.87 | 13.270% | $87.0706 | $87.07 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.68 | 12.319% | $98.4813 | $98.48 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.89 | $886.1566 | $886.15 | $886.10 | $886.20 | |