| 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 | $79.69 | 9.109% | $86.949 | $86.95 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.33 | 5.835% | $184.5022 | $184.50 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.33 | 6.546% | $144.1887 | $144.19 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.91 | 7.273% | $175.8312 | $175.83 | $175.85 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.42 | 5.207% | $37.2643 | $37.26 | $37.25 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.59 | 8.127% | $215.8107 | $215.81 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.97 | 3.146% | $238.2363 | $238.24 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.24 | $1,082.7824 | $1,082.78 | $1,082.80 | $1,082.70 | |