| 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 | $81.55 | 6.197% | $86.6037 | $86.60 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.71 | 6.263% | $31.5707 | $31.57 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.39 | 8.611% | $101.4318 | $101.43 | $101.45 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.30 | 4.529% | $63.031 | $63.03 | $63.05 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.88 | 9.769% | $246.8485 | $246.85 | $246.85 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.73 | 7.592% | $254.7025 | $254.70 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.77 | 8.314% | $191.4667 | $191.47 | $191.45 | $191.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.33 | $975.6549 | $975.65 | $975.65 | $975.60 | |