| 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 | $82.88 | 4.650% | $86.7339 | $86.73 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.45 | 8.375% | $269.2577 | $269.26 | $269.25 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.83 | 5.394% | $211.6628 | $211.66 | $211.65 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.55 | 9.555% | $269.0123 | $269.01 | $269.00 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.52 | 8.128% | $52.4637 | $52.46 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.68 | 11.544% | $17.4901 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.52 | 11.292% | $227.6144 | $227.61 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.43 | $1,134.2349 | $1,134.22 | $1,134.20 | $1,134.30 | |