| 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 | $81.59 | 5.503% | $86.0799 | $86.08 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.57 | 8.113% | $256.8441 | $256.84 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.95 | 12.184% | $227.6774 | $227.68 | $227.70 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.36 | 6.211% | $75.7922 | $75.79 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.67 | 8.839% | $54.0603 | $54.06 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.35 | 6.163% | $55.5763 | $55.58 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.67 | 7.611% | $157.8331 | $157.83 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.16 | $913.8633 | $913.86 | $913.95 | $913.90 | |