| 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 | $142.35 | 13.271% | $161.2413 | $161.24 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.47 | 5.533% | $85.9777 | $85.98 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.93 | 10.785% | $244.7573 | $244.76 | $244.75 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.67 | 6.429% | $120.9778 | $120.98 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.93 | 6.415% | $83.9934 | $83.99 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.27 | 9.705% | $85.8661 | $85.87 | $85.85 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.98 | 3.494% | $94.1588 | $94.16 | $94.15 | $94.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.60 | $876.9724 | $876.98 | $877.00 | $877.10 | |