| 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 | $85.64 | 6.435% | $91.1509 | $91.15 | $91.15 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.72 | 3.496% | $191.1778 | $191.18 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.74 | 7.864% | $142.1 | $142.10 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.92 | 8.804% | $253.4263 | $253.43 | $253.45 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.45 | 10.359% | $28.0864 | $28.09 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.99 | 13.781% | $80.7731 | $80.77 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.46 | 5.607% | $87.0835 | $87.08 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.92 | $873.7980 | $873.80 | $873.85 | $873.90 | |