| 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 | $77.25 | 11.342% | $86.0117 | $86.01 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.27 | 9.626% | $261.2059 | $261.21 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.58 | 3.323% | $205.1788 | $205.18 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.86 | 12.586% | $130.4421 | $130.44 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.53 | 4.662% | $244.4172 | $244.42 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.39 | 6.397% | $7.8627 | $7.86 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.30 | 13.490% | $202.3527 | $202.35 | $202.35 | $202.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.18 | $1,137.4711 | $1,137.47 | $1,137.45 | $1,137.50 | |