| 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 | $81.33 | 6.723% | $86.7978 | $86.80 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.44 | 5.507% | $117.577 | $117.58 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.74 | 10.416% | $178.5868 | $178.59 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.61 | 4.210% | $174.6664 | $174.67 | $174.65 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.93 | 5.542% | $147.6849 | $147.68 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.57 | 7.696% | $209.5441 | $209.54 | $209.55 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.48 | 8.268% | $184.5753 | $184.58 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.10 | $1,099.4323 | $1,099.44 | $1,099.50 | $1,099.50 | |