| 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 | $76.95 | 12.285% | $86.4033 | $86.40 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.56 | 3.834% | $12.0032 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.45 | 7.515% | $16.6111 | $16.61 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.62 | 5.432% | $14.3598 | $14.36 | $14.35 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.26 | 10.225% | $156.8061 | $156.81 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.79 | 4.714% | $37.4771 | $37.48 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.99 | 9.675% | $180.9528 | $180.95 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $460.62 | $504.6134 | $504.61 | $504.60 | $504.70 | |