| 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 | $83.52 | 3.375% | $86.3388 | $86.34 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.75 | 3.556% | $159.2174 | $159.22 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.56 | 7.728% | $84.6311 | $84.63 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.97 | 8.191% | $30.261 | $30.26 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.66 | 8.410% | $265.2359 | $265.24 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.60 | 7.426% | $158.5608 | $158.56 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.28 | 4.658% | $246.2393 | $246.24 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.34 | $1,030.4843 | $1,030.49 | $1,030.50 | $1,030.40 | |