| 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 | $83.43 | 3.288% | $86.1732 | $86.17 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.51 | 11.862% | $218.7014 | $218.70 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.77 | 7.223% | $160.5879 | $160.59 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.99 | 3.825% | $258.5139 | $258.51 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.34 | 4.187% | $166.0116 | $166.01 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.88 | 10.796% | $131.7143 | $131.71 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.73 | 8.302% | $158.9115 | $158.91 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.65 | $1,180.6138 | $1,180.60 | $1,180.55 | $1,180.60 | |