| 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 | $79.62 | 5.665% | $84.1305 | $84.13 | $84.15 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.27 | 6.279% | $186.2752 | $186.28 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.30 | 7.164% | $90.3393 | $90.34 | $90.35 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.75 | 5.251% | $226.0265 | $226.03 | $226.05 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.99 | 10.840% | $78.6853 | $78.69 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.39 | 4.849% | $224.7858 | $224.79 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.95 | 12.635% | $95.6834 | $95.68 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.27 | $985.9260 | $985.94 | $986.05 | $985.90 | |