| 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 | $80.86 | 6.394% | $86.0302 | $86.03 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.66 | 8.369% | $91.7452 | $91.75 | $91.75 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.71 | 7.865% | $142.069 | $142.07 | $142.05 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.56 | 3.296% | $203.0386 | $203.04 | $203.05 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.28 | 12.601% | $272.8097 | $272.81 | $272.80 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.87 | 3.780% | $149.3083 | $149.31 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.75 | 9.146% | $233.2996 | $233.30 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.69 | $1,178.3006 | $1,178.31 | $1,178.30 | $1,178.20 | |