| 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 | $82.40 | 4.357% | $85.9902 | $85.99 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.71 | 12.357% | $214.276 | $214.28 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.80 | 10.253% | $38.368 | $38.37 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.96 | 9.758% | $49.3472 | $49.35 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.25 | 13.750% | $234.6094 | $234.61 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.46 | 10.365% | $174.8844 | $174.88 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.69 | 8.736% | $188.8636 | $188.86 | $188.85 | $188.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.27 | $986.3388 | $986.34 | $986.35 | $986.40 | |