| 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 | $81.30 | 6.215% | $86.3528 | $86.35 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.27 | 3.763% | $207.8062 | $207.81 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.88 | 3.707% | $114.9903 | $114.99 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.89 | 5.790% | $60.1839 | $60.18 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.43 | 4.455% | $186.3791 | $186.38 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.96 | 5.519% | $236.3204 | $236.32 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.76 | 9.176% | $223.5488 | $223.55 | $223.55 | $223.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.49 | $1,115.5815 | $1,115.58 | $1,115.60 | $1,115.60 | |