| 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 | $81.37 | 6.555% | $86.7038 | $86.70 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.31 | 12.377% | $163.295 | $163.30 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.66 | 7.822% | $226.0596 | $226.06 | $226.05 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.31 | 13.386% | $126.21 | $126.21 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.50 | 3.618% | $37.8206 | $37.82 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.78 | 3.178% | $143.1904 | $143.19 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.25 | 12.552% | $54.3063 | $54.31 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.18 | $837.5857 | $837.59 | $837.55 | $837.60 | |