| 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 | $130.68 | 8.725% | $142.0818 | $142.08 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.41 | 3.304% | $87.1989 | $87.20 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.86 | 13.280% | $234.331 | $234.33 | $234.35 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.26 | 9.253% | $262.4913 | $262.49 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.28 | 9.744% | $11.2817 | $11.28 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.58 | 13.116% | $80.9684 | $80.97 | $80.95 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.50 | 5.203% | $41.5552 | $41.56 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.57 | $859.9083 | $859.91 | $859.95 | $860.00 | |