| 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 | $250.36 | 6.740% | $267.2343 | $267.23 | $267.25 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.70 | 12.820% | $193.7119 | $193.71 | $193.70 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.39 | 9.527% | $72.715 | $72.72 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.36 | 11.225% | $86.0437 | $86.04 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.40 | 11.391% | $88.4445 | $88.44 | $88.45 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.70 | 13.142% | $266.6757 | $266.68 | $266.70 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.45 | 12.711% | $11.7783 | $11.78 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.36 | $986.6034 | $986.60 | $986.65 | $986.50 | |