| 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 | $81.67 | 5.754% | $86.3693 | $86.37 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.77 | 12.142% | $55.8131 | $55.81 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.31 | 3.349% | $53.0284 | $53.03 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.91 | 9.840% | $243.7459 | $243.75 | $243.75 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.29 | 13.693% | $260.6867 | $260.69 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.34 | 6.579% | $153.8361 | $153.84 | $153.85 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.52 | 4.135% | $34.9061 | $34.91 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.81 | $888.3856 | $888.40 | $888.40 | $888.30 | |