| 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 | $86.70 | 12.854% | $97.8444 | $97.84 | $97.85 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.99 | 8.848% | $6.52 | $6.52 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.83 | 4.252% | $36.311 | $36.31 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.43 | 8.426% | $193.4645 | $193.46 | $193.45 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.86 | 6.542% | $215.0657 | $215.07 | $215.05 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.82 | 9.310% | $199.8405 | $199.84 | $199.85 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.95 | 10.549% | $87.2784 | $87.28 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.58 | $836.3245 | $836.32 | $836.30 | $836.30 | |