| 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 | $82.41 | 4.663% | $86.2528 | $86.25 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.27 | 6.553% | $175.0346 | $175.03 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.97 | 12.371% | $79.7497 | $79.75 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.74 | 9.587% | $274.7784 | $274.78 | $274.80 | $274.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.45 | 3.762% | $14.9936 | $14.99 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.49 | 12.213% | $265.3725 | $265.37 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.32 | 3.824% | $197.5978 | $197.60 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.65 | $1,093.7794 | $1,093.77 | $1,093.80 | $1,093.80 | |