| 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 | $78.99 | 9.824% | $86.75 | $86.75 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.90 | 3.204% | $172.2475 | $172.25 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.72 | 4.479% | $258.8154 | $258.82 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.97 | 3.611% | $194.7576 | $194.76 | $194.75 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.98 | 13.734% | $108.0246 | $108.02 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.48 | 4.383% | $220.7492 | $220.75 | $220.75 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.75 | 10.549% | $101.4287 | $101.43 | $101.45 | $101.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.79 | $1,142.7730 | $1,142.78 | $1,142.75 | $1,142.70 | |