| 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 | $120.72 | 12.562% | $135.8848 | $135.88 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.62 | 5.769% | $88.444 | $88.44 | $88.45 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.80 | 11.244% | $68.7488 | $68.75 | $68.75 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.77 | 10.788% | $157.0641 | $157.06 | $157.05 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.68 | 6.429% | $204.0031 | $204.00 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.30 | 11.299% | $197.3331 | $197.33 | $197.35 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.57 | 9.836% | $10.5113 | $10.51 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.46 | $861.9892 | $861.97 | $862.00 | $861.90 | |