| 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 | $77.27 | 11.369% | $86.0548 | $86.05 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.29 | 11.622% | $18.1832 | $18.18 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.95 | 8.308% | $43.269 | $43.27 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.26 | 4.161% | $225.2586 | $225.26 | $225.25 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.41 | 4.727% | $159.6144 | $159.61 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.38 | 12.143% | $147.3335 | $147.33 | $147.35 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.40 | 11.318% | $39.4066 | $39.41 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.96 | $719.1201 | $719.11 | $719.10 | $719.20 | |