| 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 | $75.85 | 13.737% | $86.2695 | $86.27 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.26 | 3.305% | $120.1024 | $120.10 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.72 | 8.503% | $230.8076 | $230.81 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.66 | 12.524% | $156.0258 | $156.03 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.59 | 11.760% | $18.541 | $18.54 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.77 | 8.607% | $170.2632 | $170.26 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.78 | 7.680% | $10.5311 | $10.53 | $10.55 | $10.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.63 | $792.5406 | $792.54 | $792.55 | $792.50 | |