| 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 | $83.72 | 3.616% | $86.7473 | $86.75 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.97 | 4.305% | $129.3069 | $129.31 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.71 | 6.111% | $145.0643 | $145.06 | $145.05 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.53 | 12.448% | $232.2389 | $232.24 | $232.25 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.88 | 10.241% | $8.687 | $8.69 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.52 | 6.471% | $167.7131 | $167.71 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.47 | 6.836% | $189.6018 | $189.60 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.80 | $959.3593 | $959.36 | $959.35 | $959.30 | |