| 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 | $81.88 | 6.555% | $87.2472 | $87.25 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.47 | 7.458% | $155.2446 | $155.24 | $155.25 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.66 | 9.804% | $230.2151 | $230.22 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.29 | 9.403% | $153.4815 | $153.48 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.30 | 7.141% | $54.9633 | $54.96 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.82 | 13.244% | $151.5431 | $151.54 | $151.55 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.98 | 3.508% | $26.8914 | $26.89 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.40 | $859.5862 | $859.58 | $859.60 | $859.50 | |