| 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 | $78.53 | 9.532% | $86.0155 | $86.02 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.33 | 6.586% | $14.2079 | $14.21 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.31 | 3.206% | $15.8008 | $15.80 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.70 | 4.121% | $97.5614 | $97.56 | $97.55 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.86 | 3.265% | $172.308 | $172.31 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.58 | 7.164% | $178.5138 | $178.51 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.98 | 10.425% | $16.5417 | $16.54 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.29 | $580.9491 | $580.95 | $580.90 | $580.90 | |