| 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 | $79.82 | 8.627% | $86.7061 | $86.71 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.30 | 11.580% | $249.1581 | $249.16 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.51 | 11.699% | $200.5109 | $200.51 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.84 | 6.799% | $79.9284 | $79.93 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.91 | 4.556% | $235.1569 | $235.16 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.76 | 8.552% | $268.9484 | $268.95 | $268.95 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.44 | 12.333% | $140.9105 | $140.91 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.58 | $1,261.3193 | $1,261.33 | $1,261.30 | $1,261.30 | |