| 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 | $81.27 | 6.712% | $86.7248 | $86.72 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.74 | 4.390% | $44.6163 | $44.62 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.86 | 12.477% | $211.2993 | $211.30 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.73 | 9.454% | $40.2025 | $40.20 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.76 | 7.130% | $225.7872 | $225.79 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.50 | 9.371% | $191.9461 | $191.95 | $191.95 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.65 | 13.132% | $240.5752 | $240.58 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.51 | $1,041.1514 | $1,041.16 | $1,041.15 | $1,041.10 | |