| 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 | $83.85 | 3.448% | $86.7411 | $86.74 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.37 | 12.598% | $46.5818 | $46.58 | $46.60 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.91 | 7.201% | $45.9999 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.71 | 5.514% | $17.6314 | $17.63 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.56 | 6.191% | $79.176 | $79.18 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.39 | 6.330% | $33.377 | $33.38 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.49 | 12.793% | $238.5459 | $238.55 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $502.28 | $548.0531 | $548.06 | $548.15 | $548.00 | |