| 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 | $81.95 | 5.836% | $86.7326 | $86.73 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.50 | 6.625% | $179.6631 | $179.66 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.67 | 8.679% | $135.4901 | $135.49 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.82 | 13.212% | $268.1087 | $268.11 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.81 | 12.252% | $142.3468 | $142.35 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.41 | 10.385% | $260.9612 | $260.96 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.98 | 3.620% | $208.2555 | $208.26 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.14 | $1,281.5580 | $1,281.56 | $1,281.55 | $1,281.60 | |