| 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 | $77.50 | 11.584% | $86.4776 | $86.48 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.40 | 3.371% | $161.6722 | $161.67 | $161.65 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.88 | 12.197% | $14.451 | $14.45 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.45 | 10.418% | $119.7483 | $119.75 | $119.75 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.44 | 5.613% | $96.5725 | $96.57 | $96.55 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.89 | 5.117% | $59.8011 | $59.80 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.95 | 4.364% | $215.9813 | $215.98 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.51 | $754.7040 | $754.70 | $754.70 | $754.80 | |