| 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 | $78.73 | 9.575% | $86.2684 | $86.27 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.75 | 4.651% | $183.9241 | $183.92 | $183.90 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.56 | 12.260% | $165.6509 | $165.65 | $165.65 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.29 | 11.726% | $101.9947 | $101.99 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.50 | 10.200% | $34.713 | $34.71 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.83 | 11.765% | $259.1048 | $259.10 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.75 | 7.403% | $202.7232 | $202.72 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.41 | $1,034.3791 | $1,034.36 | $1,034.30 | $1,034.40 | |