| 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 | $81.25 | 5.823% | $85.9812 | $85.98 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.35 | 9.382% | $101.0143 | $101.01 | $101.00 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.70 | 10.527% | $251.67 | $251.67 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.61 | 13.768% | $235.0561 | $235.06 | $235.05 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.83 | 5.823% | $170.1951 | $170.20 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.73 | 4.460% | $71.7954 | $71.80 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.26 | 8.768% | $143.8566 | $143.86 | $143.85 | $143.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.73 | $1,059.5687 | $1,059.58 | $1,059.55 | $1,059.70 | |