| 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 | $80.32 | 7.701% | $86.5054 | $86.51 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.51 | 7.242% | $87.413 | $87.41 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.56 | 3.143% | $205.8322 | $205.83 | $205.85 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.49 | 6.873% | $265.5687 | $265.57 | $265.55 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.32 | 8.696% | $79.6959 | $79.70 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.33 | 11.128% | $128.1639 | $128.16 | $128.15 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.78 | 7.862% | $239.2163 | $239.22 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.31 | $1,092.3954 | $1,092.40 | $1,092.35 | $1,092.40 | |