| 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 | $77.79 | 10.705% | $86.1174 | $86.12 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.76 | 9.848% | $185.3795 | $185.38 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.81 | 9.530% | $133.4185 | $133.42 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.34 | 10.447% | $270.9707 | $270.97 | $270.95 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.56 | 4.413% | $141.5423 | $141.54 | $141.55 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.82 | 8.715% | $212.8857 | $212.89 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.86 | 10.675% | $103.8796 | $103.88 | $103.90 | $103.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.94 | $1,134.1937 | $1,134.20 | $1,134.20 | $1,134.20 | |