| 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 | $79.36 | 8.659% | $86.2318 | $86.23 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.70 | 13.551% | $129.1075 | $129.11 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.51 | 3.709% | $136.3877 | $136.39 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.36 | 11.375% | $257.6772 | $257.68 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.96 | 13.285% | $131.3653 | $131.37 | $131.35 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.79 | 6.808% | $61.7243 | $61.72 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.35 | 9.476% | $61.6897 | $61.69 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.03 | $864.1835 | $864.19 | $864.20 | $864.20 | |